Mercruiser 4.3 Vibration

[Wellcraft170]

Hey guys, just curious... my prop has about a 2 1/2 - 3" inch chip/crack on the end of one of the blades and I was out saturday and could feel a little vibration..
Was wondering if that was why? It also has an old hydrofoil on it so maybe it could be that too?
Going upstate with the boat for the this upcoming weekend and if I need to get a new prop I wanna do it before I go this weekend, so quick input is greatly appreciated!

 

[Scott Danforth]

get a new prop or get that one fixed

 

[Rick Stephens]

Ditto Scott. I'd also pull the foil. Never been a fan.

 

[Bondo]

Ayuh,..... Ditto both of the above,.....

 

[Wellcraft170]

Just wanted to show what i was talking about

 

[Rick Stephens]

Super easy to fix that prop now, before it tears more. And you need a spare prop anyway. So send that one off to be fixed and purchase a $100 aluminum replacement. When you get the repaired one back it will make a superb backup for next time.

 

[Bondo]

Ayuh,.... That's rebuildable, 'n is probably the source of yer vibration,.....