Busted Prop! Can I still use it?

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tlethcopga

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I hit some rocks last week on a 4 blade spare prop and busted 1 blade. The others blades have been messed up as well. Can I still use the boat at low speeds until my original prop is fixed? The boat moved ok after hitting the rocks, just a rough ride. Thanks
 
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steelespike

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Re: Busted Prop! Can I still use it?

You shouldn't use the boat.If you absolutely have to go a short distance you could at no wake speed.That kind of prop can ruin seals and bearings in a short time.From your description you may want to check if the prop shaft is straight.With the prop off rotate the shaft by hand and note any wobble.
 
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Re: Busted Prop! Can I still use it?

Can I still use the boat at low speeds until my original prop is fixed?
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Ayuh,.. You Can,.... But you'll probably Destroy the lower unit if you Do...
It'll be Severely Out of Balance with a blade Missing...
 
APPALOOSA2

APPALOOSA2

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Re: Busted Prop! Can I still use it?

You all ready used it, to get back. Thats all you can ask out of it. Like Bondo said you can take the bearings out by running it.
 
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