Prop repair companies - Page 2

Erin · 12 January 2011, 09:47

We'll be off to the bilges soon, but before we do... high on my list

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Originally Posted by chewy

Its something to do with Gotchiguy, not sure if it relates to a 6.8m with a 4 stroke and a 7.2m with a 2 stroke,

Spot on Chewy.

chewy · 12 January 2011, 10:07

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Originally Posted by Erin

We'll be off to the bilges soon, but before we do... high on my list

Spot on Chewy.

That pic was on PBO, a while back, can't for the life of me remember why it sticks in my mind?

Erin · 12 January 2011, 10:24

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Originally Posted by chewy

That pic was on PBO, a while back, can't for the life of me remember why it sticks in my mind?

Funny that. That's where I remembered it from. Don't seem to remember anything about the article or the boat whe was on

chewy · 12 January 2011, 10:57

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Originally Posted by Erin

Funny that. That's where I remembered it from. Don't seem to remember anything about the article or the boat whe was on

I think it was a white one?

tumbleweed41 · 13 January 2011, 08:20

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Fussy sod!

chewy is right!!

martini · 01 January 2012, 10:22

Well I thought I'd better update this thread since it's been almost a year. Lazy git had all this time I hear you cry - well no actually, I only received my props back about a fortnight ago!

I've had every b******t excuse under the sun over 11 months including the fact that they were broken into and had all their props nicked etc which may well be true but they didn't get mine obviously.

I'm not over the moon about the standard of finish either and they're showing signs of being kicked around someone's workshop for 11 months

So, lesson learnt, won't be using Propellor Solutions again, sorry Thomas.

ps I didn't get charged for the work in the end, at least he recognised the level of service.

Happy New Year everyone

Jizm · 01 January 2012, 10:44

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Originally Posted by martini

Well I thought I'd better update this thread since it's been almost a year. Lazy git had all this time I hear you cry - well no actually, I only received my props back about a fortnight ago!

I've had every b******t excuse under the sun over 11 months including the fact that they were broken into and had all their props nicked etc which may well be true but they didn't get mine obviously.

I'm not over the moon about the standard of finish either and they're showing signs of being kicked around someone's workshop for 11 months

So, lesson learnt, won't be using Propellor Solutions again, sorry Thomas.

ps I didn't get charged for the work in the end, at least he recognised the level of service.

Happy New Year everyone

Well that's pretty cr*p service by anyone standards....

Could've been worse if you'd paid aswell.....

Erin · 01 January 2012, 12:15

It's been so long I've almost forgotten why I was going to borrow one off you.

martini · 01 January 2012, 12:18

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Originally Posted by Erin

It's been so long I've almost forgotten why I was going to borrow one off you.

We'll try again this season

Rennifer · 23 January 2012, 14:33

We have gone to this guy for years and years, as part of a larger fishing family and also owners of recreational boats. Some props he mended were handmade and could no longer be bought.
We were so sad to find out he had been robbed, £45,000 worth of stuff and his insurance don't want to cover it. I have had trouble ocntacting him and hearing other people may have, well I just hope he is still there.

Rennifer · 23 January 2012, 14:47

I would add that four brothers, my partner and father went to this guy for over 30 years, for leisure and commercial work and never ever had a problem of any sort. We alone have five boats at the moment and he's done all our work.
Until someone broke in we'd never heard a bad word said and when his insurance wouldn't cover the loss, what he could salvage had to be paid out of his own pocket.
I think maybe benefit of doubt patience and understanding would be well employed here, the guy spent 45 years building up his business. If your prop looks battered just be glad you got it back, some stuff the thieves sold on and he had to buy back from other people - can you imagine how painful that is? Other stuff they would have sold for scrap - what is he supposed to do? I think the way to look at it is how lucky you are to get it back and give him a break.

Dirk Diggler · 23 January 2012, 17:05

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Originally Posted by Rennifer

the guy spent 45 years building up his business.

How old is Thomas then?????

Brian was the man who did the repairs, and now he's gone I use someone else.

Oscarguitar · 23 January 2012, 17:53

Martini,

I had heard that they had been broken into but that was some time ago, in fact just before I was going to send my prop in for a service. I have rung and spoken to them and they did sound very knowledgeable especially about Ribs, I think they used to race them?

Where else can you go to get a really first class prop refurb? I would like to get fully polished, balanced and back to factory spec.

Ian M · 23 January 2012, 19:43

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Originally Posted by Oscarguitar

Where else can you go to get a really first class prop refurb? I would like to get fully polished, balanced and back to factory spec.

As mentioned earlier in the thread - Steel Developments. Always done a good job for me

Searider · 23 January 2012, 21:02

Had good service from propeller solutions this autumn. Visited them just after they were broken into.

Balanced a prop in a morning when I needed it quickly and later re-pitched one for me.

Oscarguitar · 24 January 2012, 16:22

Sea Rider

Thanks for that update, I would prefer to keep it local if possible, I'll give them a call.

Oscarguitar · 24 February 2012, 09:07

Emailed Propeller Solutions just after my last post, no reply so for....I'll give them a call this time.

Oscarguitar · 26 March 2012, 12:05

I have just got my prop back from Propellor Solutions after a complete re-furb.

I have been suffering from vibration between 2000 and 2800 rpm. This was not severe but the Verado is usually so smooth that it was noticeable. I tried (borrowed) a new REV 4 21 (mine is a REV 4 19) which was actually much worse than mine, but marginally faster!

I was begining to think I had a misfire and with no easy obvious solution a potentially very expensive engine problem. I had the prop re-furbished as a last resort. My prop was apparently in a bit of a state, had had a serious bang at some point and someone (previous owner??) had attacked it with an angle grinder to smarten it up. Two of the blades needed to be build up and re-profiled and the balance was "way out".

The result - nice shiny prop, vibration free boating, performance is about the same.

I'm delighted, service was good and the price very reasonable considering the work that had to be carried out.

NOTE - One interesting thing was that the new REV 4 was even further out of balance than mine. I have also heard of a new pair of 19 Mirages that were measured to be 18 and 20.5. If I was to get a new prop I would certainly consider getting it checked and balanced. And if I was to get a used boat with a Stainless prop I would definately get it refurbished ASAP.

Jonny2488 · 26 March 2012, 16:10

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Originally Posted by Oscarguitar

I have just got my prop back from Propellor Solutions after a complete re-furb.

I have been suffering from vibration between 2000 and 2800 rpm. This was not severe but the Verado is usually so smooth that it was noticeable. I tried (borrowed) a new REV 4 21 (mine is a REV 4 19) which was actually much worse than mine, but marginally faster!

I was begining to think I had a misfire and with no easy obvious solution a potentially very expensive engine problem. I had the prop re-furbished as a last resort. My prop was apparently in a bit of a state, had had a serious bang at some point and someone (previous owner??) had attacked it with an angle grinder to smarten it up. Two of the blades needed to be build up and re-profiled and the balance was "way out".

The result - nice shiny prop, vibration free boating, performance is about the same.

I'm delighted, service was good and the price very reasonable considering the work that had to be carried out.

NOTE - One interesting thing was that the new REV 4 was even further out of balance than mine. I have also heard of a new pair of 19 Mirages that were measured to be 18 and 20.5. If I was to get a new prop I would certainly consider getting it checked and balanced. And if I was to get a used boat with a Stainless prop I would definately get it refurbished ASAP.

Thanks a lot for that very useful post mate. I've got a "High Five" 5 blade S/S prop that I'm looking to get completely refurbed. You would recommend Propeller Solutions then? What was the turn around time?

Oscarguitar · 26 March 2012, 16:19

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Originally Posted by Jonny2488

Thanks a lot for that very useful post mate. I've got a "High Five" 5 blade S/S prop that I'm looking to get completely refurbed. You would recommend Propeller Solutions then? What was the turn around time?

Yes I would recommend them. Very pleasant to deal with and very knowledgeable about RIBs. He used to race Pasoes. Turn around time for me was 3 weeks, but it is his busiest time of year and I did have the borrowed REV 4 so I wasn't boatless and was not pressing for a rapid return. They are based near Wimborne if you pass that way.

Others here have used Steel Developments and have been happy with their service. I would have had to have sent the prop away to use them, so being able drop the prop off and collect it was an added advantage for me.