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Old 11 March 2022, 12:01   #1
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Can I repair this prop at home

I did some damage to my prop when I first got the boat. Would it be possible to do some repairs at home? I have recently lost my job so would be great if I could do this at home.

I have attached the some pics of the damage. Mostly just scuffes on the edges of the blade, which I was planning to file, to make the blades sharp again. Though there is one big nick I'm not sure how to fix.
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Old 11 March 2022, 13:11   #2
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Hit it with a hammer on a ringed log and panel beat it to shape. Gentle file on the tip of the prop, to smooth out the rough edges. Good for a bit longer I should think, as long as it doesn't vibrate when running.
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Old 11 March 2022, 13:15   #3
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As above... hammer it out against a wooden block and if you happened to have any timber that was curved all the better. For me I never file anything away... once you have the basic shape back you can hammer out rough edges.
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Old 11 March 2022, 15:06   #4
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A gentle small amount of filing is okay once it is back to a proper shape, just to remove the last burrs and sharp edge.
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Old 29 March 2022, 13:48   #5
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Followed your advice. Performance seems better but only tested it out where there was a speed limit of 12 knots so unclear just how effective it is.

Thanks for thew advice.
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