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mikecrow posted 04-20-2003 09:38 PM ET (US)
Getting the boat ready for spring (88 montauk with yamaha 90). Wondering if I should send prop to be serviced? I ahve had the boat 1 season and did not do it last year. Doesnt appear to have any major damage, seems to run ok last year. Is this a waste of $ or a good idea?
jimh posted 04-21-2003 08:43 AM ET (US)
Apparently the propeller had been used for 15 years without damage--which may be a record in the recreational boating industry.
It might be prudent--stress on "might"--to get the propeller re-hubbed. The 15-year-old rubber could be shrinking a bit.
But if all the blades are intact and there is no sign of damage, you could choose to wait until you strike an underwater object before getting it repaired.

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Author	Topic: prop service
mikecrow	posted 04-20-2003 09:38 PM ET (US) Getting the boat ready for spring (88 montauk with yamaha 90). Wondering if I should send prop to be serviced? I ahve had the boat 1 season and did not do it last year. Doesnt appear to have any major damage, seems to run ok last year. Is this a waste of $ or a good idea?
jimh	posted 04-21-2003 08:43 AM ET (US) Apparently the propeller had been used for 15 years without damage--which may be a record in the recreational boating industry. It might be prudent--stress on "might"--to get the propeller re-hubbed. The 15-year-old rubber could be shrinking a bit. But if all the blades are intact and there is no sign of damage, you could choose to wait until you strike an underwater object before getting it repaired.