Just bent my prop:(

[Green hulk]

Just bent my prop on its maiden voyage. I never felt anything and never felt any vibration. I was just washing it the other day and noticed that it was bent. Do you think this is bad enough that I need to repair it?http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/09/hy6ype7a.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/09/uby7u8ud.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/09/ygeby8yj.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/09/evysypyp.jpg


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[SquamInboards]

I've *carefully* straightened bends like that by heating up the area around the bend and hammering it gently against a hard, flat surface. In fact I've done worse (hammering a prop against pavement with a 2x4) but I can't say I'd recommend it.

If you have NO detectable vibration, I wouldn't go crazy trying to straighten it, but I think it's worth taking off and making it a little more like the other blades if you feel comfortable doing it yourself.

[SuperchargedC6]

That would be my excuse to buy a new prop, have that one repaired and kept as a spare.

[Zim]

Definitely have it repaired. The consequences of not doing so would be much more expensive.

[haugy]

That would be my excuse to buy a new prop, have that one repaired and kept as a spare.

I don't know, it actually looks like a brand new prop.

If you can easily get it properly repaired, do it.

[SuperchargedC6]

I don't know, it actually looks like a brand new prop.

If you can easily get it properly repaired, do it.

I'm pretty sure it is a brand new prop, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't have a spare. I take it you've never hit something in the water and ruined a prop at the beginning of the day? It can be a day saver for sure to have a back up with you.

[jzelt]

I have done as others, to save a weekend, took it off, heated it with a torch and gently tapped it flat (lots of heat, and gentle till "good enough"). Then send it in for ~$100 and get it restraightened. We have a local prop repair place.

[mydogzeke]

If you have the boat insured, check with your agent. I bent a prop last year while my insurance agent, a friend of mine, was out with us. As it turns out, this was covered on my insurance. This company had a deal at the time that if you purchased a new prop, they would repair your old one for free. Here's the website: http://www.propmd.com/propeller-list/acme-ski-boat-propellers/acme-4-blade-1-bore-lh.html

I totally agree with Zim; prop pitch is an important part of the the boat's drive and can really affect other components. Best of Luck!

[Sirgonz]

Definitely have it repaired. The consequences of not doing so would be much more expensive.

With out a doubt fix it.... do as someone else said buy one even if its reconditioned and have yours fixed.... then you have a spare and NO down time

Anyone who never has a prop strike probably doesn't use there boat... happens to everyone

[SuperchargedC6]

FYI. http://www.themalibucrew.com/forums/index.php?/classifieds/item/603-brand-new-acme-1235-prop/

If you are wanting to make your current prop a spare (assuming you have a 537).

[Green hulk]

I have a 14.50 x 14.25


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[SuperchargedC6]

Then you already have the 1235.

[Grover]

There are them's that have, and them's that will. Join the club. That damage doesn't look bad at all. I'd say take/send it to good prop shop and have it placed back to perfect, and forgive yourself. That's the point of Nibral, it forgives you too. If you want to use the boat while you wait for your prop, get another one, then you'll have two. Otherwise, don't sweat it. You'll be forever more careful now, but still it can happen.
Myself, I have a spare and a prop puller, lucky me it came with the boat. A couple years back, though, I lightly tagged a rock my #1; had it fixed and put it back on. I like the way it feels compared to the #2. Or maybe it's my imagination; either way, it's as good as new.
By the way, the bottom of that boat looks like a mirror.

[Green hulk]

Thx..I keep her clean🚿


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[Cusefan78]

I can top that. Dropped the shaft key in the water and can't find it. So I'll make a deal give me a shaft key and I'll let you borrow a prop:)

[Green hulk]

Lol


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[chris young]

Hey Cusefan, I know where your boat goes, and it ain't goin' anywhere for a while LOL. Holy crap! Ever since I bought the boat, the ice has been crazy for the spring. BTW, I haven't forgotten looking over the sail-able SUPs, just lazy, I'll try to get you some info.

Maybe you can get out skiing this way though

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJxX9JnnuxM