Oh F**k

[tico]

Had an unplanned contretemps with an isolated rock this afternoon.
My fault entirely, low tide..
Result is one mangled prop.
Hopefully lifted on Monday.
Any suggestions for speedy repairs, it's 24x24 bronze.
3 out of 4 blades have about 1-2" missing/damaged.

 

[PCUK]

I have used Steel Developments over many years.

 

[Mr Googler]

Had an unplanned contretemps with an isolated rock this afternoon.
My fault entirely, low tide..
Result is one mangled prop.
Hopefully lifted on Monday.
Any suggestions for speedy repairs, it's 24x24 bronze.
3 out of 4 blades have about 1-2" missing/damaged.

Home - Castle Marine Ltd

 

[Seastoke]

A guy on here recently had a quick repair by These

 

[stelican]

Where is the boat?

 

[Seastoke]

Where is the boat?

Wales

 

[Bouba]

I have used Steel Developments over many years.

I seem to recall that they did my prop many years ago after I had exactly the same event as the OP in an African river

 

[oldgit]

Might be worth getting a quote from this lot. Speak to Andy.
Invicta Marine | Propulsion | Propellers | Thrusters

 

[jon and michie]

You could try these based in Hull - A. E. Woodward - Marine Engineers

 

[bowler]

Home - Castle Marine Ltd

These guys. Carwyn is a top bloke. Used them a few times.

 

[tico]

Thanks all. Hopefully out tomorrow and if all goes well prop off.
Will be ringing round tomorrow.

 

[Fr J Hackett]

I seem to recall that they did my prop many years ago after I had exactly the same event as the OP in an African river

 

[Bouba]

My neighbor had the sister ship to the African Queen…and I’ve seen the original in Florida.
She was a surf boat made in Lytham St Anne’s…I think

 

[SC35]

A new propellor might be the best option.

 

[oldgit]

A new propellor might be the best option.

Vetus New . £1.800 .
Repair £ 300 to £500. ?

 

[Bouba]

Vetus New . £1.800 .
Repair £ 300 to £500. ?

My alu prop went in battered and ripped...came out looking like new

 

[SC35]

Vetus New . £1.800 .
Repair £ 300 to £500. ?

Depends on how much of the old propellor is lying asleep near the rock.

 

[NorthUp]

Another vote for FAL in Buckie, probably the best in the UK.

 

[Seastoke]

There is properly 12 week wait for a new one from CHYNA.

 

[Elessar]

Depends on how much of the old propellor is lying asleep near the rock.

They only need about an inch if the blade left to repair it.
Steel developments and Hamble propellers are the two I have used and been satisfied with. It’s all about how busy they are at this time of year.