I think you're putting us on Nutsy,
I've sent my Martec back for service several times. Never has it been
over $200 bucks. You're right about them coming back as good as new.
My Martec has been my main prop for about 15 years. My Std Prop has been
riding around in my truck since '96. The Folding Prop with the
Streamline Tips is the better prop. (Thanks to Mary's recommemdation at
Martec) Both will be going with the Sale
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