21 yr. old Props

• Sep 27, 2022

• #1

dvx216

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Feb 1, 2012

2,696

Catawaba Island/Orrville,Oh.

Boat Info

340 Sundancer 2001

Engines

8.1s 370 v drv.

So the new to use 2001 340Da. with 8.1's as far as I know have never had the props off the boat . They don't show ay signs of damage . With that said should after this many years being on the boat would it be a good idea to have them serviced at a prop shop.

 

• Sep 27, 2022

• #2

Njlarry

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May 9, 2021

644

Rock Hall, MD. Chesapeake bay

Boat Info

2000 400 DB
AT LAST

Engines

Cat 3126

Cant hurt but if you are reaching the proper wide open throttle rpm not worth the cost imho. Others with prop tech knowledge would know more.

 

• Sep 27, 2022

• #3

Strecker25

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Nov 20, 2014

4,917

Rochester, NY

Boat Info

2002 410DA

Engines

Caterpillar 350HP 3126

A pitch check, polish, and balance is usually pretty inexpensive especially if the shop is local. I had ours done when we got the boat (needed some pitch work done as well) but it also gave a chance to get a look at the shaft, ensure the taper was seating properly, etc.

I think it’s worth it

 

• Sep 27, 2022

• #4

Skybolt

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Nov 11, 2014

6,429

Kent Narrows, MD

Boat Info

Reel Nauti
460 EC

Engines

Detroit 6v92TA
(Low profile's)
Alison Gears
Westerbeke
12.5kw Genset

dvx216 said:

So the new to use 2001 340Da. with 8.1's as far as I know have never had the props off the boat . They don't show ay signs of damage . With that said should after this many years being on the boat would it be a good idea to have them serviced at a prop shop.

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If your concerned about this then you should, just for piece of mind.

But if you have vibration or anything like that, then you need to. When your mechanic takes off the props have him check the shaft run out and cutlass bearings when he is there. That doesn't take to check.