prop damage

[gogetter]

have a few pics of my prop off my 20hp 95model. whats everyones comments is the prop to worn is it it ok. prop size 9 1/8 x 1 11/4 - f

regards

shane :)

[FNQCairns]

That mashed leading edge needs hammering and fileing, the chunks close to the hub needs a clean up if it has square edges. I don't think you have much to loose if you spend 1/4 hour playing with it with a hammer on a piece of hardwood then file and sand or get it repaired or buy new.

But it looks like you should do something.

cheers fnq

[gogetter]

That mashed leading edge needs hammering and fileing, the chunks close to the hub needs a clean up if it has square edges. I don't think you have much to loose if you spend 1/4 hour playing with it with a hammer on a piece of hardwood then file and sand or get it repaired or buy new.

But it looks like you should do something.

cheers fnq

FNQ, mate do you reckon it affects the preformance and grunt of the motor?

[TimiBoy]

Geez, I don't know guys. I get paranoid about anything on my prop. A chip like that could be doing bearing damage, and by the time you know it's hurting the gearbox it may be a little too late...

Get it repaired, IMO.

[FNQCairns]

ATM yes without doubt, if you had your way with it to gain again blade form/shape and leading edge symmetry between blades and even if you took some diameter away in the process you (depending one how close to well propped it was) might even see an improvement, no joke!.

Most of our fishing boats have more diameter than they need.

The chunk/s if devoid of ragged or flat edges should make no measurable difference considering it will never beused used to break speed records or anything.

cheers fnq

[Spaniard_King]

GG,

FNQ's advice is very good. You would have to do some serious hours (in the 1000s) for that prop to do bearing damage. AS has been stated a bit of a tune up with couple of hammers and a file is all thats required.