Prop damage!

[baitballin86]

Hit a few rocks in the 1000 islands only a few burs not big chucks out of the prop. How bad is it to run a damaged prop?

 

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[Trouthunter]

Not good can cause damage to engine by vibration

[baitballin86]

Not good can cause damage to engine by vibration

Thank you will have to change it

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[garrymny]

I think minor Nick's and damage are okay as long as it doesn't vibrate. My props have edge damage from striking all the debris that was in lake Ontario last spring. Airplane prop damage can be filed out, as long as they don't exceed a certain tolerance level. It all depends on the amount of damage really. I would file it out as long as it is not excessive. Unless you want to play it safe and get a new one.

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[Bozeman Bob]

Wont cause engine damage. Will cause damage to prop shaft seals and possibly shaft carrier bearings/struts/couplers, depending on what drive system you have. Outboard- I/O -straight inboard.

[baitballin86]

Thanks everyone for the info found a west marine in water town not cheap but I had to do it felt vibration with the damaged prop

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[FishHardDave]

Yeah, possible bent prop shaft which could cause your lower unit to go! Best to get it checked out!

[BigPeter1313]

If you're up in the 1000 Islands area, I would just take it to Don's Prop Shop. Very professional and a fairly quick turnaround time. I would also get a back-up prop as I used to hit the rocks a lot near Clayton and that entire river. Good luck! 

[chinook35]

If you're up in the 1000 Islands area, I would just take it to Don's Prop Shop. Very professional and a fairly quick turnaround time. I would also get a back-up prop as I used to hit the rocks a lot near Clayton and that entire river. Good luck! 

Don sold the business. They are no longer open in Clayton. One of the marinas around there bought his equipment. I will miss Don. He fixed a lot of props for me over the years


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