Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Merc prop - black prop some pitting

Posted by heimtun on 06/15/16 - 5:59 AM
#1

Any thoughts re pitting on prop? Should one smooth it out... Leave it alone... Some thoughts short of replacing it.
Tia
Wayne

Posted by Phil T on 06/15/16 - 9:46 AM
#2

Leave it alone.

Posted by tedious on 06/15/16 - 12:04 PM
#3

It's up to you. Presumably it's a black, painted, aluminum prop. I doubt the pits are affecting performance at all. If they annoy you, fill them with auto body filler, sand, and repaint.

Only you can decide if it's worth it - personally, I'd chuck it and get a stainless prop.

Tim

Posted by MG56 on 06/15/16 - 12:19 PM
#4

heimtun wrote:
Any thoughts re pitting on prop? Should one smooth it out... Leave it alone... Some thoughts short of replacing it.
Tia
Wayne


Sure, put it on the list of things to worry about with your Whaler. You might be losing 1/2 MPH at top speed.

Posted by heimtun on 06/15/16 - 12:26 PM
#5

Thanks... I'll be leaving it alone.