When's it time to have props refurbished

[Ian MacAulay]

Got my two sets of duo props that have seen a few stones over past year :-(. What's classed as sufficient damage to warrant taking them off and lifting the boat to have them repaired. I'm loosing a few mph but I also suspect that's due to 6-8 months of slime and fouling.

Ian

 

[petem]

If it was my money, I'd not be concerned unless they were vibrating.

 

[Ian MacAulay]

Thank you..That's the exact reasurance I like... As they only have a few dings and so on I don't want to spend a small fortune for no real reason... Money's much better spent elsewhere ��

Thank you

Ian

 

[Bouba]

If the damage is fairly even on all blades it could probably wait a bit. If some blades were especially damaged I'd think about getting them sorted so it doesn't put a lot of strain on the gear box.

 

[A_8]

If there are visible damage just get them fixed, you will notice the difference. I get mine checked every two years and if they are aluminum I would get new ones every 5yrs or so.
You might not think you have vibrations but put a set of new ones on and you will know you had issues before.