Dings in props. How much is too much?

[Neil Harvey]

Ok, a mate has found this to potentially buy.
http://www.rib.net/forum/f10/13p-sol...ale-71053.html

It has a few dings. Are they likely to impact performance much?

Cheers

[Hightower]

One persons ding might be different from someone else's ding, so without seeing pictures of it I'm not sure we can comment Neil.

But repairing and balancing this size of prop is likely to cost anywhere up from £60.

[mattswan2512]

http://www.rib.net/forum/f10/13p-solas-for-sale-71053.html thread title here with pictures

[Hightower]

If it was the odd stone dink I would have just fettled it out with a file. But I'd be tempted to get that one professionally repaired. Looks like the tips have had a good old scrape and I'd be worried about slight distortions of the blade profile. If one blade is worse than another it will be out of dynamic balance and could vibrate causing possible gearbox damage.

[Neil Harvey]

Originally Posted by Hightower

But I'd be tempted to get that one professionally repaired.

Seems like a general consensus Matt.

[spartacus]

Used Steel Developments before on an aluminium propeller, came back good as new.
Propeller Repair Service

One thing to be aware before buying of is the type of ground you'll be boating over. Stainless steel props have very little give if the strike rock, which will transmit into the gearbox, etc.

[mattswan2512]

Yeah agree with the ground being used over!! Mud and shingle banks ie solent. May send my curent prop off then to be re pitched to a 13......

[jeffstevens763@g]

Originally Posted by Neil Harvey

Ok, a mate has found this to potentially buy.
http://www.rib.net/forum/f10/13p-sol...ale-71053.html

It has a few dings. Are they likely to impact performance much?

Cheers

condition reflected in the price check price new, any damage throws ballance out have it sorted if he buys, there should be a saving on new i would think

cheers

[whichwaytothesea]

£100 for the prop plus 60 to £100 to repair it. Not worth it in my opinion

I work for a Company Called Michigan Marine Propulsion and we could supply you a nice new prop for similar money.

Is this allowed mods? dont want to step over the line if not.

[Poly]

Originally Posted by whichwaytothesea

I work for a Company Called Michigan Marine Propulsion and we could supply you a nice new prop for similar money.

Is this allowed mods? dont want to step over the line if not.

It is if you upgrade to trade membership...

[whichwaytothesea]

Originally Posted by Poly

It is if you upgrade to trade membership...

understood!

the guys in the office are looking into it i. e a trade account. However my reason for being on here is personal not work related.