Prop Repair

[GotHalos]

I agree with this. Sometimes losing a blade at speed can do more damage than just breaking a prop. I lost a blade at 110 mph.

What were the results?

[GRADS]

What were the results?

I seriously thought the boat was going to come apart. It started violently shaking the wheel and boat but at least it when straight until we were able to stop. This was a twin engine boat. BTW the prop is now for sale in the parts section if you'd like to see it....or buy it.

[Unforgiven]

Hey Unforgiven, what kind of boat and power we talking about here? :

26 Eliminator Daytona ICC...1186 HP...... it's in the cats section and front page of this site

[HB Vic]

I seriously thought the boat was going to come apart. It started violently shaking the wheel and boat but at least it when straight until we were able to stop. This was a twin engine boat. BTW the prop is now for sale in the parts section if you'd like to see it....or buy it.

Did you soil your undergarments?

[Unforgiven]

I seriously thought the boat was going to come apart. It started violently shaking the wheel and boat but at least it when straight until we were able to stop. This was a twin engine boat. BTW the prop is now for sale in the parts section if you'd like to see it....or buy it.

how much???

btw, thought forum rules state you have to have a price...even thought it's only a paperweight

[Menace Marine]

I have had them fixed. That being said I wouldn't run it on my boat. High speeds combined with big power and high x dimensions will take a toll on the prop and the last thing you want is to loose a blade.
Have you ever calculated your slip? It is my understanding that high slip numbers combined with a higher x dimension cause water to essentially boil at the base of the blades and this is what can lead to cracks and broken blades.

[Menace Marine]

You also have to remember these props are cast and then finished. Some are cnc finished and some are done by hand. Whenever you have a cast part there is an increased potential for contaminants or air bubbles that can lead to cracks down the road.

[GRADS]

how much???

Best offer.

http://www.hotboat.com/frm/showthrea...e-Mercury-prop

[HB Vic]

I have had them fixed. That being said I wouldn't run it on my boat. High speeds combined with big power and high x dimensions will take a toll on the prop and the last thing you want is to loose a blade.
Have you ever calculated your slip? It is my understanding that high slip numbers combined with a higher x dimension cause water to essentially boil at the base of the blades and this is what can lead to cracks and broken blades.

I'm right around 12-14% depending. The more I think about it the less I want to get it fixed. Going in a scrap bin more than likely.

[Unforgiven]

You also have to remember these props are cast and then finished. Some are cnc finished and some are done by hand. Whenever you have a cast part there is an increased potential for contaminants or air bubbles that can lead to cracks down the road.

Dustin...can you make it out in November mid week run??