Bent Prop on a 340 Sundancer 2006 8.1 I/O

[justlookin]

I bent a prop this past weekend at as I was pulling away from a mooring, Only i blade is significantly bent. Pulling it out tomorrow to pull the prop and have it reconditioned. Does this mean the shaft would be bent to?

Thanks

 

[NorCal Boater]

If this is an inboard/outboard it's unlikely you bent a shaft. If it is an inboard/v-drive it's possible you bent a shaft.

In your subject line you say I/O. If it is, you hook water up to it and run that engine, put it in gear at idle and watch the end of the prop shaft. You'll know right away. If it's an inboard the boat yard that is hauling the boat for you will be able to check.

Good Luck.