Should i get my prop refurbished or not... PICS!

The damage looks minimal.
If you feel no vibration or loss of performance - do nothing.
 
I wish my props looked that good! I'd give it a quick file-down and a few coats of Trilux. You don't seem to have any trouble with electrolysis, which is the killer.
Mine develop pits and pinholes at the edges and turn to Ryvita in a few years ( a result of having the shore supply plugged in I think, despite the galvanic isolator)
 
They seem to have been carving at something and the pitch will have changed on individual blades, a good prop-shop will balance them, get them running smooth in the water by minimizing turbulence and adjust the pitch, all in all maximizing performance and very likely you will experience less vibration and a smoother ride.
 
Ive just taken one of my boat that was much worse than that, the one I fitted in its place was very slightly bent, so some hammer work on a scaffold tube and a file to clean it up and it looks pretty good.
The noise our boat made when we struck rocks was pretty amazing, so much so I was expecting it to be total scrap.
Give it a try if you mess up then get it repaired and hand over some money
 
Looking at your photos, I am also in the camp for just a DIY 'repair', however, if you feel ANY extra vibration, I would refurb, as this could lead to a bigger problem later on with some expensive stuff. £££!
 
Dirtyrat said:
Looking at your photos, I am also in the camp for just a DIY 'repair', however, if you feel ANY extra vibration, I would refurb, as this could lead to a bigger problem later on with some expensive stuff. £££!
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+1,

but never grinding nor filing,
Dont take any metal away
Just make it flat by hammering
 
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