Is my prop okay? Pictures included.

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bben76

Seaman
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My prop struck the bottom at low rpm, it slightly twisted one blade. Is it okay to still use in this condition? Or should I get it rebuilt (if that's possible) or buy a new one?

See pictures below.

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Purduebarry

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Re: Is my prop okay? Pictures included.

A good prop shop can rework it. You will get vibrations and loose effieciency from this thing. Get it fixed for $50 to $60 bucks. Have them add some cupping and make sure it's balanced.
 
Texasmark

Texasmark

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Re: Is my prop okay? Pictures included.

Check herein for Hustler props. They are on sale and may have one for your rig at the cost of a repair and it already has cupping and ports, and high rake and all. And the next time you ding it, just buy the shell; the hub only needs to be replaced if you tear it up.

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moderator1

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Re: Is my prop okay? Pictures included.

it'd be tuff to say "add cup" without knowing RPM or even the prop in question...
There's always more to the story.
 
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