Is it good for now or should I swap it out?
May 1, 2019 18:53:15 #
May 1, 2019 18:53:23 #
May 1, 2019 18:53:32 #
May 1, 2019 18:53:38 #
It’s not bent. I’m most likely going to hold off on changing it. Thanks for the input.
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by nwf89
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by nwf89
May 1, 2019 18:53:46 #
One of those things that need to be replaced so might as well do it now. It will vibrate and possibly rough ride your lower unit.
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by Tinman751977
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by Tinman751977
May 1, 2019 18:53:53 #
Plan a short trip and see how it feels. If you don't notice anything out of the ordinary I would let it ride.
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by RedBaron214
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by RedBaron214
May 1, 2019 18:53:59 #
May 1, 2019 18:54:07 #
Find a welder with the right set up it can be repaired for way less than a replacement.
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by barrel0monkeys
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by barrel0monkeys
May 2, 2019 13:07:59 #
boatmaster53
Loc: Baker Fla.
Barrelomonkeys is right. A good welder can build it right back up. Also a lot of the boat dealers have used ones for sell.
May 2, 2019 17:15:49 #
I would replace this prop. Check out boattest.Com for advice on all things boating. There is a plethora of issues (according to capt’n Steve) that damages like yours can telegraph into, the least being really poor performance. Gotta ask, what’s this prop attached to...i.e. boat and motor?
May 2, 2019 17:27:50 #
It isn't balanced. Watch a ceiling fan when it is out of balance....watch what it does to the shaft. You are asking for trouble if you don't replace it. Cheaper than fixing the troubles that will come because of it.
May 3, 2019 00:00:54 #
A lot of the vibration will be absorbed by the mesh gear and down shaft . With that being said the bearing will vibrate and wear out the alum. housing next step is replacing the foot, mesh gears,housing,shafts, seals,and some other parts . It all depends WHEN you decide to change it.
May 3, 2019 01:28:33 #
Change, soon. And I wouldn't waste money on welding an aluminum prop. I have had a stainless steel prop welded and balanced, and the cost was much cheaper than a new on but about the cost of a new aluminum one. All the advice you received about the damage an unbalanced and unevenly loaded prop is spot on.
May 3, 2019 08:56:53 #
May 3, 2019 11:59:42 #
Get rid of it, it's not good on your bearings because it's unbalanced. Go stainless, spend the extra money, better performance.
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