Damage control...I think I might have bent my prop.

[Manipulator]

My Dad was pulling the boat on the trailer and we did not have the trailer deep enough and the prop kissed the ramp. It broke a small piece (size of a quarter) of the Skeg and it chewed up the prop some (more scratched than anything I can tell). Anyway, I took a file and filed the burs from the prop and files the skeg. Ever since at idle speed I can feel a vibration through the boat (1200-2000 rpm), beyond that it fine. I never really noticed this before and feel it has to be due to contact with the ramp. Any thoughts? The prop doesn't look bent. Could it be out of balance?

 

[TilliamWe]

Re: Damage control...I think I might have bent my prop.

Could it be out of balance?

Yes. Got a prop shop close by? I'd take it to a pro, if you think the vibration is new.

 

[Manipulator]

Re: Damage control...I think I might have bent my prop.

Typical price to have a prop checked/balanced?

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: Damage control...I think I might have bent my prop.

Repaired and balanced: $50.00-75.00....

 

[Manipulator]

Re: Damage control...I think I might have bent my prop.

Rick, where do you boat? I am just out of St. Louis and go to LOTO all the time. In fact, leavin in a few for the lake. Too bad its going to ran all weekend.