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shippingguy
09-03-2007, 08:08 PM
Adam's prop after our morning run to Moabi....:D
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c350/hgrimme/Picture405.jpg
Going out to test spare prop...:)
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c350/hgrimme/Picture407.jpg
Our boats next to the cool Sea Plane at Moabi on Sunday....:cool:
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c350/hgrimme/Picture409.jpg

ULTRA26 # 1
09-03-2007, 08:23 PM
Adam's prop after our morning run to Moabi....:D
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c350/hgrimme/Picture405.jpg
Going out to test spare prop...:)
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c350/hgrimme/Picture407.jpg
Our boats next to the cool Sea Plane at Moabi on Sunday....:cool:
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c350/hgrimme/Picture409.jpg
Not pretty. Where was he when this happened?

shippingguy
09-03-2007, 08:41 PM
We were cruising about 75 mph and about 1/4 mile from Moabi. He did not hit anything at all. The other 3 blades are like brand new no damage to the drive. I would say bad casting when the prop was made.
Mike

KineticoH20
09-03-2007, 08:52 PM
We were cruising about 75 mph and about 1/4 mile from Moabi. He did not hit anything at all. The other 3 blades are like brand new no damage to the drive. I would say bad casting when the prop was made.
Mike
wonder if JW can get a replacement under warr?

shippingguy
09-03-2007, 08:54 PM
wonder if JW can get a replacement under warr?
I am sure he can. I told Adam I would be posting this. I think he will be picking up a spare too:D Just his luck:) We had a great day and we will be back out together again the 14th.

KineticoH20
09-03-2007, 09:09 PM
I am sure he can. I told Adam I would be posting this. I think he will be picking up a spare too:D Just his luck:) We had a great day and we will be back out together again the 14th.
I never seen a new prop bend like that.

shippingguy
09-03-2007, 09:12 PM
I never seen a new prop bend like that.
Well it did not bend it SNAPPED...:) We were at a loss for sure on that one. I am just glad it was only the prop and not his drive.
Mike

voodoomedman
09-03-2007, 10:46 PM
I'm glad that at around 5000 rpm's that prop blade didn't go flying at hurt somebody.

raff
09-04-2007, 04:44 AM
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c350/hgrimme/Picture405.jpg
Dammmmm:eek: Glad to see everyone was OK.

Not So Fast
09-04-2007, 06:44 AM
Thats the second one I've seen this year throw an ear like that. Sort of scary when you think about it. The other guy said he was just cruzin at about 50mph and never felt a bang of impact, just noticed some vibration:confused: There was no other damage! NSF

mondorally
09-04-2007, 07:23 AM
Just curious - what brand of prop? We had a hydromotive do the same thing years ago.
-Justin

shippingguy
09-04-2007, 07:35 AM
Just curious - what brand of prop? We had a hydromotive do the same thing years ago.
-Justin
It was a Merc Bravo One 4 Blade 26P

DEMOMAN
09-04-2007, 08:38 AM
This was a weird deal, we were running right down the middle of the river and suddenly felt and heard a vibration at the wheel. I stopped right away and figured I must have broken a drive. I sure was glad to see it was only the prop. Thanks again Mike for loaning me your spare. Got me thinking, better my prop than one on that plane.:D

shippingguy
09-04-2007, 08:40 AM
This was a weird deal, we were running right down the middle of the river and suddenly felt and heard a vibration at the wheel. I stopped right away and figured I must have broken a drive. I sure was glad to see it was only the prop. Thanks again Mike for loaning me your spare. Got me thinking, better my prop than one on that plane.:D
Anytime you know that. I am jsut glad we were able to get the boat to plane out so the day was not ruined. Can't wait to do it again on the 14th.. Great hanging with you guys this weekend as usual.

sigepmock
09-04-2007, 11:06 AM
It was a Merc Bravo One 4 Blade 26P
Right or Left handed rotation....I think it looks like a right hand. If it's a left handed prop I have an extra Bravo I 26P for you. If it's a right handed one....get two from JW I need one too :) While you're at it....grab a Right handed labbed 28 for us to test with :D
Chris
PS Adam I lost your number call me back or PM me your number and I call you .....sorry bro.

shippingguy
09-04-2007, 11:09 AM
Right or Left handed rotation....I think it looks like a right hand. If it's a left handed prop I have an extra Bravo I 26P for you. If it's a right handed one....get two from JW I need one too :) While you're at it....grab a Right handed labbed 28 for us to test with :D
Chris
PS Adam I lost your number call me back or PM me your number and I call you .....sorry bro.
RH rotation. I told Adam to get a Merc Labbed 28 from John for when it is just him and Roxanne and for the cooler months. That is what I used to run on my old 27 with the 525 year round cool weather, hot weather etc.
mike

ULTRA26 # 1
09-04-2007, 12:37 PM
This was a weird deal, we were running right down the middle of the river and suddenly felt and heard a vibration at the wheel. I stopped right away and figured I must have broken a drive. I sure was glad to see it was only the prop. Thanks again Mike for loaning me your spare. Got me thinking, better my prop than one on that plane.:D
Adam,
I just read somewhere in Hot Boat, that Merc props are guarantied for one year. With no damage to the other than a thrown ear, ask JW for a new one. I'm sure JW wouldn't have any problem handling this warranty issue for you.
I too would suggest a Merc labbed 28 for your boat. That's what I'm running with my HO
John

catman-do
09-06-2007, 10:45 AM
I had that EXACT same thing happen to our prop a few months back. Ive stil got the prop sitting in a box here at the house. Was supposed to send it to Corona to have them send back to Merc for a replacement prop, just havent had time. Was in the middle of the lake coming back from springs at about 50 when it happened, and just felt a ton of vibrations. Didnt do any damage though.

DEMOMAN
09-06-2007, 01:01 PM
Was yours the top right blade like mine or was it a different one?

DEMOMAN
09-06-2007, 02:24 PM
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