Don't try and repair yourself. The prop will be out of balance and will
tear up the outdrive.
It is repairable by a local prop shop but as you say, for $100 you can buy a
new one and repair of this one will be $60 to $80 depending on who does the
work.
SS will improve overall performance (not just top end) but at a lot more
dollars.

Bottom line - buy the new prop and be done w/ it.
Check ebay first just in case there is something there cheaper.

--
Tony
my boats and cars at http://t.thomas.home.mchsi.com

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"Ignoramus13822" wrote in message
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This is a 14.75" diameter, 17" pitch aluminum prop from my boat. Did
some damage to it last year and am using a Piranha propeller (spit).

Here's my aluminum prop:

http://igor.chudov.com/projects/Boat-Prop/

I want to go back to metal props ASAP. I wonder what do you think
about the condition of my current propeller.

Should I attempt to grind it a little bit? It does not make sense to
pay for refurbishing it, with all the hassle etc, it is easier to buy
a new one for $99 at boat-props.com.

Is it really worthwhile to look for stainless props? I do not care
much about "top speed", my boat is mostly used for "ski tubing" and
such at below top speed. We do not water ski due to lack of skills and
desire.

thanks

i