5-Point Checklist For Boat Propellers
Hauling your boat out of the water for winter? Now’s the time to inspect your propeller, prop shafts, seals, and zincs. If there is any maintenance required, why not get it done now instead of next season when everyone else is planning to repair their boats.
Even though dings and missing chunks are easy to spot, it takes a careful eye to catch a slightly bent blade. To be thorough, measure each blade from a fixed point. If the distance differs from one blade to the next, chances are you have a bent blade… Read Full Article →
When your boat’s propeller is damaged, it can be anything from slight denting to a broken propeller, leaving your boat out of commission until you can have it inspected and repaired by a professional boat repair company. Unfortunately, even the slightest propeller damage can mean huge issues for your boat, making driving a boat with a broken, bent, or even dinged propeller a bad idea because the propeller is such an integral part of your boat’s operation. Damaged propellers can negatively affect your boat’s handling, comfort, speed and acceleration, fuel economy, engine life, and even safety, making propeller damage a top priority for any boat owner. If you’re in need of boat propeller repairs, don’t wait to have the damage assessed, and don’t take your boat out on the water without checking to be sure it’s properly functioning. Although you might be tempted to take your boat out for one last joy ride before the winter hits, don’t cause even more damage by neglecting propeller repairs, sacrificing your entire boat; instead, call Anchor Marine Repairs for your