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suzuki df6 propeller

  • 25-03-2012 05:33PM
    #1
    MarcinG
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 353 ✭✭


    Hi.

    Could not find anything to answer my questions on Boards so here I'm again:

    I was stupid enough to hit a bunch of rocks while reversing my boat.
    One blade of propeller is half missing other two bent/scratched.
    I had no problems with running it in this condition (in order to get back to the slipway/car) for quite distance (entire length of lough Ennell) without significant problems with speed etc. so i believe that all gears/rest of engine are not affected (subject to examination in few days time).
    Now i guess i have two options:

    1 repairing propeller (is it worth doing? is it money efficient? judging by adverts found it should half the price).
    2 buying new one (i know there is number of factors influencing a right choice: like pitch, diameter etc. If i would go for new one is there a way of "tune" it to my outboard and boat so it will go quicker for example?
    Would someone recommend a certain prop (6hp outboard with 17" lake boat usually doing about 7mph on full throttle it would be nice to get few extra mph:) or shall I just stick to original one?


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  • #2
    fergal.b
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Sports Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 6,385 Mod ✭✭✭✭fergal.b


    Hi MarcinG I would go for a new one if you broke a blade off you should be able to get one under €100 the numbers are on the hub of the prop like 7 1/2 x 6, 6 1/2, 7 i'd be inclined to stick with the one thats on it, if it's a 7 pitch thats as high as they go.


  • #3
    MarcinG
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 353 ✭✭MarcinG


    Thanks Fergal I could bet you'll answer.

    MPD seems to have a selection with roughly 10e difference for every "smaller size" smallest listed is for 10-15 HP and costs 85E maybe my one will be in 75-85 budget which is not bad but i would rather use this money in other way ;)

    If everything gonna go for me the way it does Dec 2012 may be a end of the world....


  • #4
    fergal.b
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Sports Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 6,385 Mod ✭✭✭✭fergal.b


    To get your own welded, leveled out, balanced and painted you will be looking at that sort of money if not more.
    Maybe you should ask santa to bring you one.:D


  • #5
    ISAW
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 7,142 ✭✭✭ISAW


    Marcin are you in Dublin
    the Suzuki guy in in Malahiode Marina
    My motor fell off the back and I lost the tilt pin.
    they cost 30 quid but he had a second hand one for 15
    Him or one of the other suzuki guys might have a second hand prop.
    Just call Malahide marina and they will have his number.


  • #6
    breghall
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 605 ✭✭✭breghall


    these guys are always advertising on another site , surely worth a call at least to see what it would rough cost.
    http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/boats/2731353


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  • #7
    MarcinG
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 353 ✭✭MarcinG


    thanks guys I was quite busy fishing + boards didn't work for me for few days.

    I finally ordered new original prop (70e) but it turns out it has different fitting inside - I'm just sorting it out with viking marine.


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