View Full Version : Do I need a new prop? (PICS)
garv76
06-12-2006, 05:09 PM
Hit something out in the river this weekend, took a good chunck out of my prop, should I replace it? Also, what happens if that fin below the prop gets some chunks taken out of it? Is it a big deal, should I file it down?
Thanks, any sugestions would help
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tomictime
06-12-2006, 06:39 PM
have it fixed any decent prop shop should be able to weld in mtl and re-cup, etc..
I'd fix or replace that prop. And the skeg, smooth it out a bit and it will be fine.
garv76
06-12-2006, 08:11 PM
Thanks, any good shops around Van. for a prop repair... don't you just hate us rookies!!
Thanks guys!!
Lepper
06-13-2006, 05:47 PM
I'd buy a new one, then send that one in to get fixed.. that way you have a back up.
dave
weekender
06-14-2006, 10:49 AM
It depends...
Is that on your kicker or your main motor?
garv76
06-14-2006, 02:25 PM
That's the main motor Suk. 140
FishnMike
06-14-2006, 03:20 PM
Yeah if you don't get it fixed you will have so much vibration that it will destroy the bearings in the lower unit. I'm with Lepper, get a new one and have this fixed for a spare.
FishnMike
fishncliff
06-14-2006, 09:30 PM
Take it to Maritime Mobile at 63rd and St Johns. Mike will have it back to you inside 2 weeks, good as new, about 50 bucks.
I have had 3 done so far, outstanding work.
patman00
06-15-2006, 07:58 AM
Yep, get a new one. The blade is starting to burn. It's from bubbles wearing away the aluminum. Eventually it will shear off the blade completely. It comes from a banged up blade. DON'T run anymore on that prop in its' current condition!
Use it as a spare after you get it fixed.
nokaoiken
06-18-2006, 06:33 PM
I have a near new Suzuki 140 stainless prop. Model is Attwood #335531 13 1/2 X 17 and was installed on my 97 Suzuki 140 2 stroke. $100 and it's yours
garv76
06-20-2006, 04:11 PM
Just picked one up yesterday and had the old one fixed. Thanks though
garv76
06-30-2006, 03:04 PM
Shelfieds in delta park fixed my prop for 65 and it looks great! They had it done in 2 days great people!!