getting the right prop

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   OK, so the first time with the boat in the water and I hit some rocks/dirt at the ramp.  It currled the top 1/2" to 1" (hard to tell) on all three fins of the prop.  I don't think it can be repaired so now I am trying to figure out he right prop for the boat.  It is a 1986 2001 ski Nautique.  I am just getting my kids into the ski/wakeboarding.  Oh ya the guy I got the boat from said it was a reverse pitch prop.  So where do I go from here....  any suggestions?  I also read online here to check the shaft for bending.. Would it be obvious or is there some tool...

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DHall Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: September-16-2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote DHall Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: getting the right prop Posted: September-16-2007 at 10:17pm
	OK, so the first time with the boat in the water and I hit some rocks/dirt at the ramp. It currled the top 1/2" to 1" (hard to tell) on all three fins of the prop. I don't think it can be repaired so now I am trying to figure out he right prop for the boat. It is a 1986 2001 ski Nautique. I am just getting my kids into the ski/wakeboarding. Oh ya the guy I got the boat from said it was a reverse pitch prop. So where do I go from here.... any suggestions? I also read online here to check the shaft for bending.. Would it be obvious or is there some tool...

8122pbrainard Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: September-14-2006 Location: Three Lakes Wi. Status: Offline Points: 41040	Post Options Post Reply Quote 8122pbrainard Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: September-16-2007 at 10:24pm
	Take the prop to a prop shop and get a idea on repair costs before you buy a new one. You would be surprised what a good prop shop can do and DO NOT listen to the guy at your local marina. All he wants is to self you a new prop. There isn't a prop with a "reverse pitch". They are ether right or left handed.
	54 Atom 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete <

JHadji Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: August-18-2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Status: Offline Points: 74	Post Options Post Reply Quote JHadji Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: September-19-2007 at 12:10am
	I banged mine up pretty bad too and just got it back from Delta Propeller ~$100 shipped. Took two wks but looks perfect. Actually looks better than that considering they're $350-$400 new. Like I found $300 in an old pair of pants!
	1988SkiNautique2001

882001 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: October-21-2003 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 332	Post Options Post Reply Quote 882001 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: September-19-2007 at 12:35am
	put an acme 542 on that boat. and keep the other as a spare.
	kemah texas 1988 skinautique "2001"

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