Question about props and transducers

[Hamish73]

Question 1
The tradnsducer is mounted on the port side. The boat has a pod. I am upgrading the sounder, should I move it to the starboard side (PITA because I'll have to move the tank pump too) or is it ok on the port side when a pod is fitted?

Question 2
This prop looks pretty average. Would performace increace significantly if it was replaced? Cavitates a lot under acceleration unless the leg is trimmed in. Once on the plane you can trim it back to level again.
one blade looks ok, the other has a bit of a chunk out of it and the 3rd has the tip bent over noticeably. Engine is Johnson 50HP 2 banger. 5500rpm WOT fully loaded gives us about 25 knots. Boat is a Ally 4.85 Savage

thanks


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[Chimo]

Hi Hamish

If it was my prop I'd be either getting it repaired or depending on feed back from the prop service guy looking into another one. There is a good prop repair place down here at Southport but may be something up your way too which someone else may mention.

Cheers
Chimo

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[Luke G]

Get that prop changed asap. The vibration isn't good for your leg.

Cheers

[Hamish73]

thanks guys, might see if Solas can repair it

[Hamish73]

sent it to Solas and for $60 they made it like new.
That was until it's first outing with the Mrs at the wheel it got a bit close to the boat ramp :-[

[finga]

sent it to Solas and for $60 they made it like new.
That was until it's first outing with the Mrs at the wheel it got a bit close to the boat ramp :-[
oops... :'(

[BM]

NO stainless props for Hamish until he's off his "p-plates" :)