Old banged up prop - ok for temp use?

[Blueghost924]

I'm helping out my brother in law with trying out a couple of prop size options - he's currently overpropped. I have a spare prop that's banged up. But at looking at the pics, do you think it's ok to put my banged up prop on there for a once time run just to see if the RPMs approach the required range? Again, this would be a one time temp use only. If this size works, he plans on buying this size in a good condition prop. I could also try to gently file away rough areas and edges before this one time use.

 

[danhenke]

Might be a shaky ride, but you should be ok. I’m sure some of these guys will say you’ll have to replace the block after running that for 3 minutes!

 

[harringtondav]

I've seen worse used for a whole season. If it doesn't cause noticeable vibration, use it until he figures out the correct pitch. Those rounded edges could distort your/his read on the performance so sharpen them up, if you have the time.

 

[fishrdan]

I'd knock the burrs off flat with the blade surface, and that's it. If it's causing heavy vibration "I" wouldn't take it for a WOT run - back to the dock.

Who knows, it might run smooth. I have an old prop that doesn't look great (not that bad),but it's as smooth as butter.

 

[Scott Danforth]

knock the burrs off with a file.

 

[superbenk]

Looks like a pretty repairable prop. For around $80 it could probably be made like new.

But to answer the question, as long as it doesn’t vibrate, I’d be ok running it for a short time or as a spare.

 

[stonyloam]

Yeah, if it does not vibrate it should be OK. Yeah a good prop shop will mahe it like new for way less than a new one.

 

[KD4UPL]

I've run props like that for a long time with no issues.

 

[thumpar]

Its not really that bad. I've seen worse on boats that are used on a regular basis.

 

[achris]

I was looking to see a 'banged up prop'. All I saw was a prop with a bit use on it....

As already said, knock the burrs back with a file and go boating.

Chris............

 

[H20Rat]

Not bad at all, I'd probably not even waste time deburring it, it doesn't look bad. (well, yes, I would, because I'm that type of person, but no matter what, safe to run it!)

 

[wahlejim]

Just make sure it has the correct hub for his motor before you try to force it on there

 

[nola mike]

You guys need better nav charts.

 

[achris]

You guys need better nav charts.

And where's the fun in that?