Will prop last the season??

[WinkBuilt]

Trying to go over the basics before we head out of town in August.

We will be cruising around Vermilion to Sandusky Bay and the Erie islands.

Don’t need to break any speed records or pull advanced skiers. Maybe some tubing, beginner skiers and some wakeboarding.

Will this prop get us through or should I replace?

 

[Chip S]

The damage on the edge of the blade won't have any significant effects. As long as the blade itself isn't twisted you should be fine.

 

[WinkBuilt]

The damage on the edge of the blade won't have any significant effects. As long as the blade itself isn't twisted you should be fine.

Thanks man.
That was my thought but wanted a second opinion!

 

[BillK2632]

Prop is definitely beat up a little - you can have even aluminum prop's reconditioned - I have used PropMD a couple of times - it will come back like new. If there is no significate vibration, take a file and clean up the edged a little and it should be fine to run it. Another option is to just buy a new one, send this one off for repair then you have a spare. Aluminum prop is not expensive @ $150 if you go this route, get a spare hub kit also.

 

[Lazy Daze]

There will be some vibration and loss of performance from that - that part is a fact. Whether or not YOU feel it, though, is not really the important thing. The gears and eventually the engine will feel it. How much damage will this cause? Well, that's the variable - it's hard to say. But the best course of action is to avoid the issue by either getting it repaired or pick up a new one.

 

[Pirate Lady]

If you do replace, get a stainless. Its really hard to damage them unless you hit rocks and even then depending on speed it may just glance off.

 

[WinkBuilt]

I intend to buy a replacement and get this one refurbished.
Should I stick with the same pitch that’s listed on the prop chart in the Sea Ray Archive or go with something different?

 

[Espos4]

If you plan on replacing the prop in the future, just do it now so you reap the benefits and avoid drivetrain damage.

If you like the way the boat performs now, get the same specs on the new prop.

 

[Lazy Daze]

I intend to buy a replacement and get this one refurbished.
Should I stick with the same pitch that’s listed on the prop chart in the Sea Ray Archive or go with something different?

What is your current performance like? If you're satisfied with what you have, get the exact same prop as you have, now. Can you get well into your engine's spec'd Max RPM range? That's the key part so that the engine is happy.

SS will give you a little better performance but a down side to it is that if you hit something, you run the risk of transferring more of that shock load up into the drive train and engine. Whereas the aluminum acts kind of like a shock absorber. There's pros/cons to each - and what might be right for myself or someone else, doesn't mean it's right for you.

 

[WinkBuilt]

What is your current performance like? If you're satisfied with what you have, get the exact same prop as you have, now. Can you get well into your engine's spec'd Max RPM range? That's the key part so that the engine is happy.

SS will give you a little better performance but a down side to it is that if you hit something, you run the risk of transferring more of that shock load up into the drive train and engine. Whereas the aluminum acts kind of like a shock absorber. There's pros/cons to each - and what might be right for myself or someone else, doesn't mean it's right for you.

We have not been on the water yet. Just picked up from shop yesterday. Acquired boat on trade from previous owner no clue how well she will/should perform.

 

[Lazy Daze]

We have not been on the water yet. Just picked up from shop yesterday. Acquired boat on trade from previous owner no clue how well she will/should perform.

In that case, a good starting point is to just go with the recommendation from the Sea Ray prop chart (does it match what's on there, now?). That prop will give you a good, safe starting point - and it may turn out that you'll be totally fine with it - especially given your intended use that you listed in your first post. It will be a good, all-around prop.

 

[WinkBuilt]

In that case, a good starting point is to just go with the recommendation from the Sea Ray prop chart (does it match what's on there, now?). That prop will give you a good, safe strating point - and it may turn out that you'll be totally fine with it - especially given your intended use that you listed in your first post. It will be a good, all-around prop.

Thanks for the input!