Is this prop "fixable?"

[Fishermark]

I have a SS prop that I had on my Mercruiser a few years ago. I bent the prop up pretty badly while motoring onto the boat trailer - it hit the ramp!

I have kept it up on a shelf intending to get it checked.... but haven't gotten around to it yet. There is a prop shop about an hour away from my house, but before I drive over I thought I would check here to see what you think. Is this prop able to be fixed? My biggest concern would be where it has bent over, there are noticeable stress cracks:

 

[Fordiesel69]

Re: Is this prop "fixable?"

A shop can reweld it, but unless it is a very expensive prop, it isn't worth it. $89 for the solas brand, and $55 plus material and tax here locally to get one refurbed. Simply not worth it.

A 500-600 dollar prop would be worth it.

 

[Fishermark]

Re: Is this prop "fixable?"

$89 for the solas brand,

Where are you able to find a Solas stainless steel prop for $89?

 

[Brewman61]

Re: Is this prop "fixable?"

I've emailed photos to my prop guy a couple times- he can usually tell by the pics if the prop is rebuildable.
AL props are amazingly rebuildable. Not sure about SS, as I've yet (Knock wood) to crack one up.

 

[NelsonQ]

Re: Is this prop "fixable?"

My SS cost $800 bucks so I'd go repair however the stress crack may be the issue.

 

[drrpm]

Re: Is this prop "fixable?"

SS is even more fixable than AL and a lot more valuable. It may be worth a trip to the shop. That's the only way to know for sure.

 

[Fordiesel69]

Re: Is this prop "fixable?"

Where are you able to find a Solas stainless steel prop for $89?

You can't. I mean you can buy a replacement prop in a solas brand for $89. Why rebuild this one? Sometimes AL props will save your lower unit when you hit.

Honestly from the pic it almost looks black. I thought it was AL. It must have been one heck of a hit to bend that up like that.