My Prop, Should I be concerned?

[Silas_53A]

Alright, earlier this year, My father and I bought a Yamato 102 with a Dewald prop from a former racer in Florida. The splash shield had 47-N on it, he said he stopped racing in the mid 90's I believe.

Anyway, the prop looks like it has had some not so professional work done to it. But Being new to this stuff, I honestly don't know. So I have attached some pictures of it. Does this look like it is anything I should be concerned about? We have yet to run this prop since I haven't received my boat yet and well, its January in Maine.

Two of the blades look like they have been worked and the third looks perfect and has a lot better shine compared to the other two. Also there is like pitting on the back of one blade.

the second and third pictures are the same blade.

(Sorry about the quality, the pics were taken with my cell phone. I will take some better quality pics tomorrow.)

[Bill Huson]

well . . .

I wouldn't be overly concerned about the pitting, but those ripples/dings need to be fixed. Might send it to Dewald for a tune up. Send boat and motor info as well, as Dewald might want to tweak the prop to match your stuff.

[seanp3]

before I had any work done on it I'd go out and try it. It may not be purdy, but it could be fast that way. If you have a tachometer see what kind of RPM readings you get (with your 102 you would like to see 7000 RPM, or a bit more). If you feel you need it worked over this will be useful info for Dewald when he works it over.

[Dave M]

Some Advice

Don't post the prop numbers online. Keep those to yourself. If it turns out to be a barn stormer all of your competition will have one because they can call and order that prop #.

Also, SeanP3 gave great advice, try it before fixing it. Some of my best props have been dinged. Several people have hit something while racing or testing and slightly tweaked the prop and suddenly picked up some speed because of this. I am not saying it is the best way to find speed secrets, but luck over skill is a mightly powerful thing.

[Hunter]

yer prop

...yet another vote for not messing with a prop until you know what it will do.I had one a whole lots nastier than yours.It was the most amazing punch prop.I got the bright idea of having it balanced and "fixed-up".It sure looked good after the overhaul,but,henceforth it was a total dud. Keep in mind that when you are evaluating your props you will be racing on an oval,not a straight line.Those props that test the fastest will not always be the one s that get you around the course the quickest.Talk to the consistant winners and you will find many will trade top end for acceleration any day. Good luck! Hunter, 8-N

[Gunjumper]

Don't worry...

The GPS doesn't care what the blades look like, ugly isn't always bad... But if your going for looks, I have a bunch of really perfect shiny ones that just went on sale! Try it before you get it worked. GL

[Silas_53A]

THANKS!! I was almost leaning that way, but to here it from all you guys confirms it. I am new to this stuff so I really had no idea. Thanks fo all the responses!

Silas