seargant Posted July 20, 2006 Posted July 20, 2006 found a couple of rocks in the cove the other day. I replaced my prop with the stock one that came on the boat. can I repair the steel prop with a dolly and hammer or should I consider lesson learned? I know it sounds lame but I am still getting used to the differences between the old sea nymph v bottom and the Nitro. Quote
Super User Way2slow Posted July 20, 2006 Super User Posted July 20, 2006 Most likely it can be repaired but not sure you want to try it yourself. Those blades have very exacting contours and seriously doubt you can get it right without the right tools. Quote
Cajun1977 Posted July 21, 2006 Posted July 21, 2006 what year is your nitro what model motor? im just curious as far as your prop goes if its really damaged you should be able to claim it onto your insurance id check in on it how bad is your prop? Quote
seargant Posted July 21, 2006 Author Posted July 21, 2006 Thanks for the advice....I have an '02 Nitro 700lx dual console 75 hp Tracker.. it looks really good and does the job. We bought it from my inlaws in '03. My Father in law bought it to fish a tournament in Texas, fished it a couple more times and parked it. So they sold it to me with about 30 hours of use on it tops. I got tired of fishing the backseat and this was a nice step up from the '78 Sea nymph aluminum v bottom. Quote
Siebert Outdoors Posted July 21, 2006 Posted July 21, 2006 I did the same as you a couple years ago. it can be fixed. I dont reccomend you doing it yourself. I would take it to a certified repair shop. Mine cost 150 bucks. Quote
George Welcome Posted July 21, 2006 Posted July 21, 2006 I am almost certain you can't repair it yourself unless you own a machine shop and know what your are doing. It will cost less to fix than get a new one, and in either case I doubt that it would cost more than an insurance deductible. Quote
Al Wolbach Posted July 21, 2006 Posted July 21, 2006 I usually fine something shallow about once a year and ding my prop. As long as the blades are still attached and not bent to bad, it can be repaired. Local prop shops in this area (E.TN) charge about $80. We have several shops that specialise in prop repair and sales. Check the yellow pages and ask at local tackle shops. Good luck....Al Quote
seargant Posted July 21, 2006 Author Posted July 21, 2006 Man this site is awsome tons of advice from guy's that have been there, now I can tell my wife I'm not the only one this has happened to. Really guy's thanks for taking time to respond to this, and I know for sure this won't be the last time I ask for your alls opinion. That is what's so great about this sport, everybody is willing to help the next guy out with advice or anything else.Good luck to all of you on your next outings! If you catch a trophy today put him back and you're giving somebody else the chance to get hooked! Quote
Super User cart7t Posted July 21, 2006 Super User Posted July 21, 2006 Take it into a shop. You shouldn't have to pay anymore that $100 for the repair. Prop repair isn't just a matter of pounding on the blades to straighten them out, you have to have prop blocks and the proper tools to ever get that thing back to manufacturer spec. with the proper pitch and cup. Quote
Team_Dougherty Posted July 21, 2006 Posted July 21, 2006 I send my propss to this guy to repair. http://midwestpropeller.com/ he even has a 10% off coupn on his web page. Paul Quote
seargant Posted July 21, 2006 Author Posted July 21, 2006 Cool I'll check it out..that's just up the road a bit. Quote
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