Propeller is chipped

[massimofinance]

Hi all, the Prop on my Evinrude 115HP has a few chips, no more than three, total an inch long, by 1/8" deep in one of the vents. Do I need to replace the entire thing? If I do not, should I file them down so that it is a smooth line?<br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />MAX

 

[rwcreigh1]

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i would replace the prop.it could cause some vibrations causing problems with the lower unit.dont take my advice wait for the x-perts.i may be wrong.

 

[JB]

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Richard is not wrong, Max. You should replace the prop.<br /><br />Good luck.

 

[Dhadley]

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I would assume its an aluminum prop. If so, I'd have it fixed at a prop shop and keep it as a spare for the ss prop I would buy.

 

[massimofinance]

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Thanks guys. If I cannot afford to replace the prop, should I file/sand it even?

 

[DJ]

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If I cannot afford to replace the prop, should I file/sand it even?

No. Doing what you're asking can also throw it off balance.<br /><br />Rebuilding a prop is usually much cheaper than a new one.

 

[massimofinance]

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can you please suggest a place to have it rebuilt?<br /><br />Thanks!<br /><br />MAX

 

[Dhadley]

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All local dealers (marine) are hooked up with prop shops. Any can give you a ballpark for rebuild.<br /><br />Just for kicks, what size is it?

 

[rwcreigh1]

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just do not file it and use it with out getting it fixed.it is cheaper to wait and save for a new prop then a new lower unit.price them and see.good luck

 

[massimofinance]

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size? Not sure, how would I measure it?

 

[Solittle]

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The diameter and pitch is usually stamped on the hub.

 

[HollywoodTuck]

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not to break in on this post but what kind of prop is better brass or aluminum?<br /><br /><br />Tuck

 

[moderator1]

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Better for what???<br />Cost to rebuild, speed, looks, weight, etc....<br />I/O or small outboard???

 

[HollywoodTuck]

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just curious what the benifit to one over the other is.<br /><br />for an outboard application.<br /><br />I have an aluminum thats chipped- just like the above prop-<br /><br />so I switched with the prop on the spare motor that was brass, heavy and in nice shape.<br /><br />I was wondering what the difference was- did you increase horse by going to a lighter aluminum prop? Durability and cost?<br /><br />I thought there may be a prefrence or benifit to useing one over the other.<br /><br />Tuck-

 

[chris in va]

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Frankly, if you don't hit a lot of sand/rocks when boating, I *highly* recommend a stainless prop, one size pitch deeper. <br /><br />For example, I had a 19' Caravelle with 302 and it came with a trashed aluminum prop. Two more Al props later, I bought this composite POS with replaceable blades. Then, at the advice of my local prop shop, I ponied up the $$$ for a nice stainless and HOLY COW my top end saw another 9mph. A year of running that and it looked brand-new, no nicks or anything. <br /><br />When I get the money ($135) I'm getting one for my 9.9.