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Propellers
Out-of-balance and nicked propellers will effect
performance or cause vibration. Damaged props
should be replaced,
but those that are
chipped or bent
c a n u s u a l l y b e
reconditioned by a
marine dealer or a
propeller repair facility. When cruising, consider
carrying a spare set of props on board because many
marinas do not carry a full inventory of replacement
propellers. Also, carry an extra set of prop hardware.
Refer to the outboard manufacturer’s engine manual
for appropriate propeller replacement.
Be sure to make a note of the propeller diameter
and pitch while the vessel is in dry dock. They are
pressed into the prop for easy reading.
Also, note that propellers feature a rubber hub
pressed into the center propeller that includes the
hole for the prop shaft to slide through. Sometimes
as a result of impact the rubber hub becomes
damaged and the propeller will not let the boat
perform to the rated revolutions per minute (rpm).
In an emergency a stainless propeller blade may
be straightened by laying the propeller blade on a
2 x 4 and hammering the bent portion of the blade
until straight. The above process works better with
a softer aluminum propeller.
It is advantageous to carry the needed tools to
change propellers including pliers to pull cotter
key and deep socket and ratchet to remove
the propeller shaft nut. See the appropriate
outboard manufacturer’s owner’s manual for further
information.
R e m o v i n g t h e
propeller- Before
r e m o v i n g t h e
propeller make sure
the remote control
is in neutral and the
ignition keys are
removed to prevent
the outboard engine
starting and possibly
causing bodily injury.
Always wear gloves
when removing or installing propellers since the
component blades are very sharp.
1. Use pliers to straighten the cotter key which will
permit it to be pulled through the prop shaft.
2. Do not use your hand to hold the propeller while
removing the nut.
3. Wedge a 2 x 4 between the skeg and the
propeller. Then use a deep socket and ratchet to
remove the propeller nut.
4. Next, remove the washer and spacer. Remove
the propeller. Remove thrust washer and see note
below.
Note: Check the prop shaft seal behind the propeller
for fish line and debris that could cut prop shaft seal.