jaywoodz
Member
- Nov 12, 2012
- 522
- Boat Info
- 1999 Sea Ray 310 Sundancer
- Engines
- Twin 350 MAG MPI Horizon w/V-Drives
2 weeks ago, hit a log driving along going about 24 knots. Damn thing came out of nowhere, and I saw the tip of it just as it went under my anchor. After it hit, I could tell the prop was done. I had major vibration the higher I went with RPM's. Either way, the dent was on the starboard side, and it really wasn't THAT bad. I have 4 blades, and only one of the blades curved up slightly. Can't believe how much it DRASTICALLY changes your boat and its movement. Just to let everyone know how important your props are:
All in all, to fix a simple little bend, cost over $1,160. Lesson learned, always watch for logs, and cut the throttle as soon as you spot one. Hitting a blade not moving is less likely to damage, and the log may just bump it.
I haven't put the 4 blade props back on yet, but I'm going to try this week. Hoping for a drastic change, possibly better fuel economy, and less vibration from before!
Believe it or not, a bent shaft would have had me out of the water and done for the summer.
- pull boat out = $255
- change props to my spare 3 blades = $150
- repair props = $400
- pull boat out again = $255
- change props = $100
All in all, to fix a simple little bend, cost over $1,160. Lesson learned, always watch for logs, and cut the throttle as soon as you spot one. Hitting a blade not moving is less likely to damage, and the log may just bump it.
I haven't put the 4 blade props back on yet, but I'm going to try this week. Hoping for a drastic change, possibly better fuel economy, and less vibration from before!
Believe it or not, a bent shaft would have had me out of the water and done for the summer.
