flatened prop help

[T AMBURGEY]

I have a Triton TR186 2001 MODEL. I kinda hit the boat ramp this week and it flattened the edges on my prop. Can I file it back out. What should I look for as far as damage. It didn't break the shear pin. any advice appreciated. If I should buy another what prop di I need. I probably want to buy a spare anyways.

 

[THOMMO59]

Take it off, then take it to a prop repair business, they can sort it for you and more than likely sell you a spare at the same time.

 

[Scott Hammer TOXIC]

What hp motor? What type of prop? I assume metal because SS would have busted. Only small hp motors have shear pins. Need more info.

 

[T AMBURGEY]

Its a 150 Evinrude Ficht seems to be stainless it isn't bent just flattened the edged. Don't really know what type prop. what do I look for for damage

 

[John Millspaugh]

Sounds like the only damage is to the edges of the blades. More or less ground them down. You can take a file to them and help them but a prop shop could make them like new. Doesn't sound like you have any other damage to it. How much did you flatten it?

 

[T AMBURGEY]

Not much just the tip ends flatened

 

[Mini]

Problem with filing it down yourself is that you may take more off one ear than the others resulting in an off balanced prop.



Aluminum props are usually painted.



Stainless Steel props are usually not.



Thats a quick way to determine which one you have.



Oh and BTW Toxic....Aluminum is still metal....lol

 

[Scott Hammer TOXIC]

Whatthef@#!!Ever....:lol::lol::lol:

 

[T AMBURGEY]

Thanks guys nearest prop shop is 3 hours from me that I know about but I don't want to damage it more. I still have the tracker to use. But with a foot issues from a diabetic coma in October the triton is a more stable platform. I may sent it some were and have it worked on. Thanks guys for the help. any thing I need to purchase when I put it back on