Prop damage

[ctboater]

I'm hoping someone here can help me figure out how much damage I did today.<br /><br />I was running my boat today through a channel at high tide when I hit something below the surface. It must have been hard as hell, because about 1/2 inch of one of the prop blades is bent over, and the bottom 1 inch of the lower unit is sheared off. The engine vibrates a little, but I was able to get back to dock at 1500 RPM without incident.<br /><br />I can replace the propeller, but I'm wondering if there is anything else I should check on. What will be the effect of missing the bottom of the lower unit? Any advice will be greatly appreciated.<br /><br />FYI, the engine is a 1994 OMC 150 HP.

 

[JB]

Re: Prop damage

Howdy, CTboater.<br /><br />The prop can be repaired or replaced. When you take it off spin the shaft to see if the propshaft is bent.<br /><br />You can have your skeg repaired or you can add a SkegGard (Cabelas, $99). I prefer the SkegGard because it is SS and provides more prop protection.<br /><br />Good luck.

 

[ctboater]

Re: Prop damage

Thanks a million. This board rocks!