"Stanley Barthfarkle" wrote in message
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to put it back down. Bent up my prop pretty good, must have been a
rock or a stump. Only the 3rd time out with new motor. Bummer. I
took the prop off and straigtened it as best I could, guess I should
go buy a new one and keep this one as a spare for an emergency.

If there arent any big chunks missing, I would take the prop to a
computerized prop shop for repair, especially if it's stainless steel.
They can true, balance, and polish them for about $75. I wouldn't run it
on the engine, even as a spare, until it's repaired. Off-balance props can
cause engine or drive problems.


Great suggestion. I have taken several props to be rebuilt. They come back
like new.