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06-07-2016, 05:12 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
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Dinged Prop
We were following a twisting narrow channel up river and went a little off course....Is this small dent something I should be concerned about? I could file it smooth, but don't want to upset the balance or just try to straighten it, or I could just leave it alone.
Last edited by Rmarsh; 08-26-2023 at 05:56 AM..
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06-07-2016, 06:01 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Cumberland, RI
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I'd leave it if you don't see/feel any issues. You can get it repaired in the off season.
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Good judgement comes from experience, and experience comes from bad judgement -- Keith Benning
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06-07-2016, 06:03 AM
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Seldom Seen
Join Date: May 2001
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Crescent wrench to straighten, two hammers to smooth (one behind the spot you are striking to smooth) File to finish
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“Americans have the right and advantage of being armed, unlike the people of other countries, whose leaders are afraid to trust them with arms.” – James Madison.
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06-07-2016, 06:49 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Reading Mass/Newburyport/merrimack river
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definitely clean that up in the manner Ross suggested.. if you don't...it may lead to enough cavitation to weaken the area ...
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A good run is better than a bad stand!
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06-09-2016, 08:04 AM
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#5
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Couple places in New Bedford that repair good as new. Quick turnaround too
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06-09-2016, 12:31 PM
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Callinectes sapidus
Join Date: Oct 2001
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sea Dangles
Couple places in New Bedford that repair good as new. Quick turnaround too
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Can you post them? Or shoot me a PM.
I got a ding in mine that I need fixed. |
 ... it finally happened, there are no more secret spots
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06-09-2016, 02:53 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Warwick RI,02889
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we have a place right in warwick & the ir is another in essox , conn
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ENJOY WHAT YOU HAVE !!!
MIKE
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06-09-2016, 07:44 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 208
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bloocrab
Can you post them? Or shoot me a PM.
I got a ding in mine that I need fixed.
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Marine propeller service fairhaven MA the guy is good and cheap uses a program to bring props back to 100% pitch
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06-09-2016, 09:08 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Cape Cod
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Bob, I thought I told you not to scratch that boat....  |
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06-10-2016, 05:38 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Guppy
Bob, I thought I told you not to scratch that boat.... |
LoL....yea you did.... but I built the boat to use hard and a few scratches dont concern me. 
I will get the prop repaired..... but I may buy a new one and keep the old one as a spare.
Thanks for the suggestions
Last edited by Rmarsh; 08-26-2023 at 05:56 AM..
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06-09-2016, 10:22 PM
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Callinectes sapidus
Join Date: Oct 2001
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Thanks guys
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... it finally happened, there are no more secret spots
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06-10-2016, 07:40 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2002
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cohenfishin
Marine propeller service fairhaven MA the guy is good and cheap uses a program to bring props back to 100% pitch
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What he said
Fast, good , reasonable
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PRO CHOICE REPUBLICAN
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06-09-2016, 10:25 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Marblehead, MA
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I would have it fixed. Running a engine with a bent blade induces a 'wobble" that can mess up the lower unit seal/bearings........creating a bigger problem down the road.
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06-10-2016, 07:52 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2012
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Had some work done at marine prop specialty in fair haven down your way he was reasonable and promp on getting it back
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