Dings on SS prop, hurt performance?

[Steve91T]

Well, I know it can't help, but at what point do you get it repaired? I've got a 350 Merc Alpha one with a SS prop and while it isn't bad, it does have a couple of small dings and nicks, one very small tear.

I know if you can feel a vibration, it's obviously time, but even it it's not hurting anything, I know all those dings are added drag.

Thanks,
Steve

 

[halfmoa]

Re: Dings on SS prop, hurt performance?

Small dings and nicks...probably ok without actually seeing them but they're gonna lower performance somewhat. Tear? A tear is a problem.

 

[Steve91T]

Re: Dings on SS prop, hurt performance?

Here you go.

Better angle of that last pic. I guess it's not really a tear, rather a really big ding.

 

[etracer68]

Re: Dings on SS prop, hurt performance?

I would call that a rip! lol. I most times will just file them smooth. You wont be able to file them completely out,but smooth to the feel, or so you dont cut your finger.