Prop Issue - Minor or Major?

[Turtlesboat]

It doesn't take much to throw it out of wack. I thought I hit something and bent a prop but it ended up being a missing bolt on a shaft zinc. That ended up being an expensive bolt.

 

[Eric K]

Problem solved after props adjusted and balanced. No vibrations throughout the rpm band. NICE! Fortunately it was fixed before our planned trip to Catalina Island this past weekend. We had a great trip with calm seas and great weather (70's). We averaged 24.5 knots cruising the 22 miles to/from Catalina and on the way back we had some mild following swells, so I raised the bow a few degrees and we were surfing to 25.5 knots. Great ride! Love this boat!
Thanks for all the great advice! :smt038

 

[dpmulvey]

Sea Ray props are much more highly engineered than that. Two blades out by 3/16ths' is going to cause a shake that will wear the bearings and make the boat very uncomfortable for passengers, not to mention the lost efficiency on the prop with bent blades.

Get a diver and have the props removed and taken to a prop shop to be straightened and balanced…….it will be the best $700 you ever spend.

Does Sea Ray PropScan or Hale MRI their props prior to shipping a new boat or is it the responsibility of the dealer to tighten the specs.