Prop scan after hitting submerged log

Blueone

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2004 420 Sundancer
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Cummins 6CTA 450's
I was coming out of PIB this morning and I think I hit something. I say that because I didn't feel it. It was really rough and waves were slapping pretty hard and one wave sounded a bit different... I looked behind and didn't see anything... But I felt a slight vibration from the port engine after that.

Next weekend I am going to take a swim and look as we aren't going anywhere. But every weekend after that we have plans. So if it is the prop can someone recommend a repair shop somewhere between Sandusky and the Detroit area where I can drop off for a quick turn around if it comes to that?
 
Prop scan in Huron, OH.
I haven’t been there since Tom Wood retired, but I think one of his employees took over. Always happy with results.
Sawmill Pkwy I think.
 
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Might be good to pick up a spare set of wheels this winter. Have them scanned and mounted. Scan the set you are using and hold them in reserve. I did this when we bought the boat and didn't use them for 7 or 8 years. We hit an unmarked Indian fishing net off Lttle Sable PT and broke a blade off. The spares saved our Sumer of cruising. The guy who bought our boat bought our spares too. He ran the boat aground on his way home from our dock. Probably boating today on the spares. It takes Michigan Wheel about 6 weeks to build a set of propos for our boat. That is a major chunk of our boating season.
 
I’m running on my spare set, the main set of props were just tooned up at Jonny’s Boat Propeller Service in Detroit
313 885 7446
They look great
 
north coast prop scan near you do wonderful work.
 
north coast prop scan near you do wonderful work.

That's the Prop Scan in Huron. Thanks, I couldn't remember the name the other night when I posted. I could remember the Owner, and the street, so at least the old memory isn't totally shot.
 
Thanks for everyone's help... I will swim under there this weekend and see if I can figure it out.
 
No I wouldnt do that....I will go around the corner to the beach
I agree. If you can get out of the marina first I would do tha . I gotta say though I had a line get loose while I was docking earlier this year and get wrapped in one of my props. My boat is not very maneuverable on one engine so getting out of my slip and to haul out made me very nervous. I did finally decide to go under to assess and remove . I was nervous as hell about stray current though I can't lie . I turned the power off to all the bOats on my dock first and was in and out as fast as hell. Mission accomplished but dont recommend it
 
I am hoping I just picked up a net or rope or something... I had vibration through 1,400 to 1,700rpm then it was pretty much gone above that. Plus like I said I didn't feel it or see anything....
I hit a wood pallet last year just below the surface ...it made a horrible noise and broken sticks everywhere and no damage to the boat or running gear at all..
I went to Walmart today to buy a pair of goggles to check the prop out ..... Just so you know Walmart is sold out of goggles...so On the clearance aisle I picked up some big kid goggles with LED lights around the lenses that are suppose to light up what's in front of you :) .... Should be a spectacle
 
I am hoping I just picked up a net or rope or something... I had vibration through 1,400 to 1,700rpm then it was pretty much gone above that. Plus like I said I didn't feel it or see anything....
I hit a wood pallet last year just below the surface ...it made a horrible noise and broken sticks everywhere and no damage to the boat or running gear at all..
I went to Walmart today to buy a pair of goggles to check the prop out ..... Just so you know Walmart is sold out of goggles...so On the clearance aisle I picked up some big kid goggles with LED lights around the lenses that are suppose to light up what's in front of you :) .... Should be a spectacle
If it's the Port Clinton Walmart - they're always out of everything.
 
So swam down to take a look and a lot of wood splinters were stuck in the cutlass bearing. The water was murky at best so will pull it out tomorrow to take a closer look.... The prop is not obviously damaged by feel.. So goal is get it out and back in asap
 
View attachment 73090 Might be good to pick up a spare set of wheels this winter. Have them scanned and mounted. Scan the set you are using and hold them in reserve. I did this when we bought the boat and didn't use them for 7 or 8 years. We hit an unmarked Indian fishing net off Lttle Sable PT and broke a blade off. The spares saved our Sumer of cruising. The guy who bought our boat bought our spares too. He ran the boat aground on his way home from our dock. Probably boating today on the spares. It takes Michigan Wheel about 6 weeks to build a set of propos for our boat. That is a major chunk of our boating season.


I’m running on my spare set, the main set of props were just tooned up at Jonny’s Boat Propeller Service in Detroit
313 885 7446
They look great

So what I am gathering here is, if I damage the props it is unlikely I can buy a set off the shelf and quickly get going? What does a set of props for a 40 foot gasser cost?

MM
 
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So what I am gathering here is, if I damage the props it is unlikely I can buy a set off the shelf and quickly get going? What does a set of props for a 40 foot gasser cost?

MM
A set of props for my boat was $4,000 Mike. I sold them for 3,000.
 
My previous owner bought a used set for the boat after he lost a 10 day vacation when he messed up a prop. I bought the used set from him for a lot cheaper than I could have bought them after he refused to add them to the deal.
You can start looking for a used set with correct diameter and shaft and if it's within 2" of pitch (closer is better) you can have it repitched and balanced for around $800 - $1000.
I actually now run on the spare set all the time, they're better props than the originals.
I carry them along with everything I need to change them when traveling. They're home when I'm local.
 
So what I am gathering here is, if I damage the props it is unlikely I can buy a set off the shelf and quickly get going? What does a set of props for a 40 foot gasser cost?

MM
That was my experience a couple years ago. Finally found two new ones, one needed to be repitched and hub bored, scanned and tuned both, I lost 3 weeks.
 

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