Hey, I got one for you guys. I was on my way back to the landing on Saturday, as I was running down the river, my motor began to vibrate vigorously. I shut the motor down, and tried to inspect it from the water and didnt notice any apparent damage. I was afraid I had bent my prop shaft although I was absolutely certain I had not struck anything. I am running a 13.25 x 19pitch Hustler Turning Point alum. prop.
Well, I had to idle back to the ramp. When I took my boat out of the water, one of the blades on my prop had almost severed off the hub! It cracked from the thick side in. there is about an inch of metal holding it on. Inspecting the prop showed that I had not hit anything as there is not a single dent or ding on this prop. Looks brand new! I dont get it. What could cause a prop to fail? My guess is the integrity of the metal, or a flaw from the factory. I have some pics and will try to post.
JT
Well, I had to idle back to the ramp. When I took my boat out of the water, one of the blades on my prop had almost severed off the hub! It cracked from the thick side in. there is about an inch of metal holding it on. Inspecting the prop showed that I had not hit anything as there is not a single dent or ding on this prop. Looks brand new! I dont get it. What could cause a prop to fail? My guess is the integrity of the metal, or a flaw from the factory. I have some pics and will try to post.
JT