Propeller refurbishment

[firstascent2002]

Hi guys,

I bought a 2 blade folding prop from a junk shop recently. The baldes move freely enough. There are a fair amount of shell fouling on it. The hole is splined and fits perfectly onto my volvo sail drive leg. Should I go ahead and buy a new fixed 2 bladed prop that is inside budget or should I try and find a man to refurn this one. Any suggestions who would do a good job. I'm in the bristol area.

 

[Norman_E]

If it is the correct diameter and pitch then assuming that it is not worn out internally (gears and pivot pins) it should be worth trying. There is however usually a good reason why things like that end up in junk shops, so examine it carefully.
Builders merchants sell brick cleaner, which is a mild acid and should enable you to clean the crud off it.

 

[Budgie]

If the blades are loose it probably means the pivot pins/bushes are worn. They can be replaced and rebushed.

Clean with a scraper, wire wool and emery.

 

[Skyva_2]

Sillette Sonic did a good job of refurbishing a 2 blade prop for me. I should think they would advise on whether it will be worth it.

http://www.sillette.co.uk/