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blue dragon · **Joined:** Tue Jul 12, 2011 5:01 pm **Posts:** 787

So while boating in Pigeon Lake today in Ontario, I left the sand bank, and was in about 3.5m of water when the boat lurched. I bent two blades on the inner 3 blade prop. Made it back to the boat launch, but now I have to pull the props and get them straightened. Anyone have this happen yet?

I need the prop tool, and I guess I should get two spare props for situations like this.

I did pop my lock "cherry". We went through the locks at Bobcaygeon from Sturgeon lake to Pigeon lake. It was already late, otherwise we would have done some more of the Trent Severn

ric · **Posted:** Sat May 26, 2012 7:41 pm

ouch, that sucks those things are expensive. Iboats is 10% off right now so.. hey.. every little bit helps.

taz42169 · **Posted:** Sat May 26, 2012 8:15 pm

You might be able to claim it your insurance.... Just a thought.

ric · **Posted:** Sat May 26, 2012 8:30 pm

taz42169 wrote:

You might be able to claim it your insurance.... Just a thought.

Good call. I switched to Geico and they cover everything including engine/drive mechanicals.

LouC · **Posted:** Sat May 26, 2012 8:31 pm

The Volvo DP props have to be removed at least once a season to grease the splines, if not they can be hard to get off. I use OMC/Bombardier triple guard grease which is a great water proof grease that holds up well to salt water. I ran over a piece of wood and totaled an aluminum prop with my old 88 10 years ago. I try to stay out of shallow areas we have a lot of rocks on the North Shore of Long Island, the South Shore is all sand.

blue dragon · **Joined:** Tue Jul 12, 2011 5:01 pm **Posts:** 787

The prop I need has the part number
volvo penta duo prop f4front 3851464 BD. I can't find the damn thing on any site. Its a 3 blade prop.
Any help finding it would be appreciated

rtkman · **Joined:** Sat Jul 30, 2011 8:26 pm **Posts:** 18

http://www.deepblueyachtsupply.ca/prope ... f-duoprops

There is a guy near me that fixes props too. The prop shop I think its called near Shannonville.

ric · **Posted:** Sat May 26, 2012 10:10 pm

http://boatpropellers.iboats.com/Volvo_Penta/Any_HP_(All_Years)_SizeCode-F4_Volvo_Penta_-_Type_F_Single_3851464_Propeller/641/35123/?cart_id=890507637

Don't forget the 10% off code in the other thread

blue dragon · **Joined:** Tue Jul 12, 2011 5:01 pm **Posts:** 787

Thanks for the help guys. I'll send the prop to get fixed. I also found new ones here for a good price
http://www.marinepartsexpress.com:8080/ ... Id=3851464

Winter Sux · **Posted:** Mon May 28, 2012 11:46 am

Give Martin at Port Whitby Marine Supplies a call,,,905-668-4077. He can get yours fixed and in most case will match competitors prices on new ones

John :mrgreen:

298VISTA2000 · **Posted:** Mon May 28, 2012 1:30 pm

blue dragon wrote:

Anyone have this happen yet?

It goes with the territory of being a boater and like my daddy says, "If you step out in the rain, you are going to get wet". Be sure to get your tech to check the sleeve(?) that shears off to protect the outdrive.

LouC · **Posted:** Mon May 28, 2012 3:49 pm

OMG, that price! and that's for just one right?
I am used to single prop drives with an alu prop. $140 for a brand new one. Of course they get trashed much more easily than SS.

Graham R · **Posted:** Mon May 28, 2012 4:42 pm

[quote="LouC"]OMG, that price! and that's for just one right?
I am used to single prop drives with an alu prop. $140 for a brand new one. Of course they get trashed much more easily than SS.[/quotelou,

Lou,

Feel symphathy for us boaters outside the US; to get our price multiply that price by at least 150% !!!

TX H210SS · **Joined:** Thu May 27, 2010 9:10 am **Posts:** 1488

Not that familiar with dp's,but may be worth getting the splines inspected to make sure not bent or twisted....I assume a new bushing will come withe the prop rebuild....sorry for your probs, but should be easy fix.

Flying Sushi · **Posted:** Mon May 28, 2012 8:46 pm

Yep! I feel for you.... We have done that..... We backed in to a rock when 1st year I got our 260..... Got prop repaired and balanced.
Few weeks later I hit a shoal and cost us (Insurance Company) $7800 repair drive..... We really christened a new boat..... :roll:

Now I have a few pairs of F6s just in case..
I would recommend to check shaft since they do not take much to bend..... If you just hit the front prop (larger one) then you should be ok but just in case...

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