Unfortunately this past weekend I tore up my underwater gear on a sandbar or other submerged object. The props are most likely bent beyond repair but I will problably find tomorrow if that is the case. However, the marina service manager said both prop shafts were bent out of alignment by .040" on the starboard and .025 on the port. I talked to my surveyor/captain and he recommended replacing over staightening. especially if the bend is at the tip of the shafts. He said in this case machining will only be temporary and they will deform back to the bend over time.
I have no experience what so ever in this area so I would like some expert advice as to what option I should take. All but $1,200 of the total repair cost will be covered by insurance but I may be required to go with machining if it is cheaper. Is my surveyor correct or not?
I have no experience what so ever in this area so I would like some expert advice as to what option I should take. All but $1,200 of the total repair cost will be covered by insurance but I may be required to go with machining if it is cheaper. Is my surveyor correct or not?