Prop Damage - repair or leave it ?

[Galia]

I was busy rubbernecking at a lovely lough side property when the depth went from 2mtr to "rumble-judder-fiddlesticks!" . Only pootling but still a bit of a fright :eek-new:

I have my own thoughts , but I just wondered what the forum opinion would be. Professional repair OR I could just use a coarse file to tidy up the rough edges. Your suggestions & reasoning would be appreciated.

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George

 

[Kawasaki]

I was busy rubbernecking at a lovely lough side property when the depth went from 2mtr to "rumble-judder-fiddlesticks!" . Only pootling but still a bit of a fright :eek-new:

I have my own thoughts , but I just wondered what the forum opinion would be. Professional repair OR I could just use a coarse file to tidy up the rough edges. Your suggestions & reasoning would be appreciated.

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George

I have 'repaired' a 4 blader with that kind of damage in the past. I had to at the time there was no Pro mender open and I needed to go afloat
How was the vibration after the 'shunt'?
I think for what it would cost I would get it fixed by a Pro if there is one nearby
We run a fleet of 4 RIBS for trips and training and stuff and inevitably (various levels of Skipper ability!) because of the area we operate in (lots of sticky up bits to bash into) we have props nibbled from time to time, cost of repairing a prop like that is usually between 50 to 70 quid so we don't muck about
Get it mended is my opinion, performance wont suffer to much but you may put some stress on the gearbox and consume more fuel if the prop aint balanced correctly

 

[Galia]

I have 'repaired' a 4 blader with that kind of damage in the past. I had to at the time there was no Pro mender open and I needed to go afloat
How was the vibration after the 'shunt'?
I think for what it would cost I would get it fixed by a Pro if there is one nearby
We run a fleet of 4 RIBS for trips and training and stuff and inevitably (various levels of Skipper ability!) because of the area we operate in (lots of sticky up bits to bash into) we have props nibbled from time to time, cost of repairing a prop like that is usually between 50 to 70 quid so we don't muck about
Get it mended is my opinion, performance wont suffer to much but you may put some stress on the gearbox and consume more fuel if the prop aint balanced correctly

Thanks Kwackers, no noticeable vibration afterwards - I think I scuffed it pretty evenly

I have to say my main concern would damaging the lower leg / seals / gearbox with continued use and that would cost a lot more to remedy than 50quid.
North West Propellers it is , then.

 

[Bandit]

The question is whether it has spun the rubber bush?

Personally I would buy a new one and get that one repaired as a spare.

 

[Galia]

The question is whether it has spun the rubber bush?

Personally I would buy a new one and get that one repaired as a spare.

Bandit, it seemed to work perfectly afterwards, put us up on the plane as per usual on the way home. I have the spare 3 blade on at the moment, but when out at the weekend it is noticeable the difference a blade makes !
Thanks
G

 

[Momac]

That's fairly light damage.
But if there is vibration it could be damaging if you intend to go fast.
Taking a file to it may not help with balance.
I think the best advice is to have the prop refurbished professionally.

 

[Galia]

That's fairly light damage.
But if there is vibration it could be damaging if you intend to go fast.
Taking a file to it may not help with balance.
I think the best advice is to have the prop refurbished professionally.

Thanks MartynG
I have in the past managed to take a bit the size of a 50p out the 3 blade, which is how I ended up with the 4 blade. Now that did vibrate a bit at speed !

Professional repair it is, they made a great job of the 3 blade repair. I'll try to remember to post a pic of the finished repair.

Regards
G

 

[rafiki_]

As Kwackers says, pro fix will be less than £50. No brainer.

 

[TQA]

Tools needed hammer, dolly [a second larger hammer will do] and a file. No need to remove prop.

Hold the dolly on the back of the damage and tap the raised bits in with the hammer.

Use the file to remove any sharp rags, don't remove much metal.

10 minutes work.