Found some rocks with my prop...

jimmbo

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That Number(0522) stamped on the Hub, is likely a Repair Work Order #, and the Prop looks like it has been repainted
 
tpenfield

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What worked in the past has a good probability of working in the future. I'd get the same prop and call it good.
 
nola mike

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jimmbo said:
That Number(0522) stamped on the Hub, is likely a Repair Work Order #, and the Prop looks like it has been repainted
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Bought it new from Amazon (not 3rd party). The lovely paint job is mine after repairing. Guess it could be counterfeit or misrepresented
 
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Coming from Amazon.....who knows who made that prop and where it came from ? Over 65% of items from Amazon, never touched an Amazon facility. Most item are shipped from the actual supplier using Amazon boxes and advertising for a commision.
 
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Jeff J said:
The only time I tried to bench true an aluminum prop the blade I was straightening cracked. Aluminum doesn’t like to bend and, unlike steel, has no memory of where it was.

The last time I asked a boat dealership if there was anyone in the area working on props I got 3 phone numbers to try.
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Heat helps when rebending aluminum....
 
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nola mike said:
I'll do some bench side truing, but the prop is only $110 new and again, I don't even know who would do it around here. The pita factor isn't worth it. Wondering if I should buy another identical prop or go with something SS/fancier, if any gains would be worth it. This prop pulled my old ass up on a slalom ski the other day with 3 aboard, definitely better than the 3 blades I'd used
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If you got one you are happy with get another.

prop MD in MN does mail order repairs if you want a spare
 
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