prop damage

hi there anyone know how much damage you can do to a prop before its u/s ive got a 4 blade stainless steel prop its got some minor chips and marks taken of the edge and scuff marks across the front of the blades are they repairable its a 141/4x17 if they are not repairable whats the cost of a new 1 thanks


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mate just clean the blades

Sun, 2010-01-03 21:43

mate just clean the blades up as best you can thats all your mechanic will do but generally you will trash a gearbox before you break a stainless prop

 

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some of the shops like solas

Sun, 2010-01-03 21:53

some of the shops like solas can grind the dings out ... any dents should be knocked out as they can cause it to cavitate

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Max Ogradys

Sun, 2010-01-03 22:50

still does prop rebuilds in Perth I think.............. www.thepropellerspecialist.com.au

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  Try these guys

Sun, 2010-01-03 22:57

 

Try these guys

http://www.propellers.com.au/

 

 

 

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Just Propellers

Mon, 2010-01-04 07:24

In Ossy Park do great repairs - speak to Michael - top bloke 

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I just did some big damage

Mon, 2010-01-04 08:23

I just did some big damage to my prop 2mths ago and brought a new one from just propellers

stainless you can be looking around $800-$1300 depends on size of motor/prop

I got my damage prop repaired from westcoast marine (brad) 92492749

hope it helps you

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thanks for the info big help

Mon, 2010-01-04 20:25

thanks for the info big help