Prop repair?

[kickingfrog]

So it finally happened. Clipped a shoal and wrecked a prop. The spare is on and everything seems to be fine. The question is, since I’ve been fortunate enough to never needed it before, is this a prop that can be repaired or just replace it?  It’s off of a 50hp 4 stroke if that makes a difference. And swapping props on the water is far more difficult than when you’re in your garage but everyone else already knew that. 

[Terry]

Often it is cheaper to buy a new one then to get them repaired 

[kickingfrog]

That’s what I figured as it appears that the same prop is maybe 250-350 or so. 

[AKRISONER]

1 hour ago, kickingfrog said:

That’s what I figured as it appears that the same prop is maybe 250-350 or so. 

getting your prop fixed will cost you around $200ish to begin with. smaller prop on a 50, probably just worth replacing.

Prop shops more commonly repair stainless props.

[porkpie]

Last alloy prop i had repaired here cost me $50.  That was a quite a while back, but I’d call and ask. These guys can make em as good as new!

Edited August 13 by porkpie

[AKRISONER]

8 hours ago, porkpie said:

Last alloy prop i had repaired here cost me $50.  That was a quite a while back, but I’d call and ask. These guys can make em as good as new!

the welding rod alone almost costs that much in 2024 😅

[glen]

I had one fixed in Orillia at united propeller? Back in the 90s for $75.  
try that

or I bought a few from solas.  

[Wallyman]

There is a place in Peterborough.  kawarthapropeller.com   Did my prop a few years ago.

Did a good job and balanced.

 

[Big Cliff]

16 hours ago, Wallyman said:

There is a place in Peterborough.  kawarthapropeller.com   Did my prop a few years ago.

Did a good job and balanced.

 

I used them, did an excellent job at a fair price, I even picked up a spare prop when I was there.