Bravo 3 Prop Question

• Apr 6, 2018

• #1

radscoot

Member

Nov 8, 2016

95

Georgian Bay, Canada

Boat Info

260 Sundancer, 2006,

Engines

5.7 Merc/Bravo 111

I have my props off and I noticed on the forward one that there is a material bonded to 2 of the inner blades. I thought it was just dirt and tried picking it off but very quickly realized that it was bonded on into the profile. Does anyone know why this would be there?

My first thought is that it is for balancing but it seems a crude way of doing it.

 

• Apr 6, 2018

• #2

paulswagelock

Well-Known Member

Oct 25, 2010

2,196

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Boat Info

2018 SDX 270 OB 300 Verado

Engines

Verado 300

I have not seen that before, but like you, balancing is the first thing that comes to mind.

 

• Apr 6, 2018

• #3

boatrboy

Well-Known Member

Oct 3, 2006

1,851

Orange, CT

Boat Info

2006 340 Sundancer

Engines

Twin 8.1 Horizons with V-Drives

Looks like barnicles to me

 

• Apr 6, 2018

• #4

radscoot

Member

Nov 8, 2016

95

Georgian Bay, Canada

Boat Info

260 Sundancer, 2006,

Engines

5.7 Merc/Bravo 111

After a closer look I think it may be JB weld. In the second picture if you zoom in to the exposed edge where I chipped a piece off it has a grey metal look.
I’m in fresh water so I kinda doubt it’s Barnacles.
Thanks for looking though.
I’m reluctant to chip it all off at this point. I felt it ran smooth last season.
Contemplating taking it to a prop shop and get an opinion and a balance check.

 

• Apr 6, 2018

• #5

S

scoflaw

Well-Known Member

Aug 10, 2011

6,395

cape cod mass, cape coral fl

Boat Info

1999 Powerquest legend 260 sx 502 mag
2005 Baja 242 islander 496

Engines

502 mpi Bravo 1
496 mag B1

If this is your biggest problem , Your in better shape than most.

 

• Apr 6, 2018

• #6

radscoot

Member

Nov 8, 2016

95

Georgian Bay, Canada

Boat Info

260 Sundancer, 2006,

Engines

5.7 Merc/Bravo 111

LOL!
Thanks
I feel better.