Propeller re-pitching

[Proper Job]

I was hoping to get the prop re-pitched at Norris Marine (Isleworth) but have just found out that their 'prop man' is on a weeks holiday when the boats out of the water.

 

Anyone got any other suggestions of where I might be able to get it done?

 

Preferably no more than a couple of hours drive from Oxford please.

 

Oh..... they have to be able to manage a 26" diameter

[Redeye]

I was hoping to get the prop re-pitched at Norris Marine (Isleworth) but have just found out that their 'prop man' is on a weeks holiday when the boats out of the water.

 

Anyone got any other suggestions of where I might be able to get it done?

 

Preferably no more than a couple of hours drive from Oxford please.

 

Oh..... they have to be able to manage a 26" diameter

 

Hi Steve,

 

Try Clements Engineering in Bedford. They did a great job for me.

 

Regards

 

Andrew

Edited June 13, 2011 by Redeye

[Tony Brooks]

I was hoping to get the prop re-pitched at Norris Marine (Isleworth) but have just found out that their 'prop man' is on a weeks holiday when the boats out of the water.

 

Anyone got any other suggestions of where I might be able to get it done?

 

Preferably no more than a couple of hours drive from Oxford please.

 

Oh..... they have to be able to manage a 26" diameter

 

 

Try:

 

Steel Developments

240 Merton Road, London, SW18 5JQ, England TEL 020 8874 7059

 

 

WE used them for all our prop repairs when I was on the fleet.

[JDR]

If it isn't too stupid a question, what is involved with re-pitching a prop? I would be particularly interested to know if you can modify an existing prop, particularly to a coarser pitch.

or does it just refer to returning a prop to it's original condition?

Edited June 14, 2011 by JDR

[Proper Job]

If it isn't too stupid a question, what is involved with re-pitching a prop? I would be particularly interested to know if you can modify an existing prop, particularly to a coarser pitch.

or does it just refer to returning a prop to it's original condition?

A crude description would be that you 'twist' the blades to increase/decrease the pitch. However, it's a little more involved than that as you have to make sure that the 'twist' is equal and in the same place on each blade.

 

Something to be carried out by a specialist (in my opinion)

[n.b.Goldie]

Hi Steve,

 

Try Clements Engineering in Bedford. They did a great job for me.

 

Regards

 

Andrew

 

Just like to say thanks for the tip.

 

Had my prop 'remanufactured' by Clements Engineering a couple of weeks ago and what a difference. No more vibration and the prop 'jet' is now stable.

 

Well worth the £160 and much cheaper than a new prop.

 

Cheers Redeye

 

Regards

Ditchdabbler

[nbfiresprite]

Try:

 

Steel Developments

240 Merton Road, London, SW18 5JQ, England TEL 020 8874 7059

 

 

WE used them for all our prop repairs when I was on the fleet.

 

I would second them, They re-balance my prop when the boat is out the water for blacking.

Fast service.

 

Firesprite

 

Stockholm Sweden

[Speedwheel]

You could also try Norris.

 

http://www.tnorrismarine.co.uk/

[George Seward]

I damaged a prop a few years ago and had to fit a second hand one. I kept the orignal, which I thought was Bu****ed and took it to crowthers in Oldham. They remanufactured it like new. I then swapped them over and had the spare repitched. Its kept as an emergency spare now. as with all these things, i'll probably never need it, but that's what a spare is for. its a 20 x 15, if anyone is desparate.should add it's often cheaper "up north"- about £100 cheaper.

Edited October 20, 2011 by George Seward

[Flyboy]

Try:

 

Steel Developments

240 Merton Road, London, SW18 5JQ, England TEL 020 8874 7059

 

 

WE used them for all our prop repairs when I was on the fleet.

I can recommend Steel Developments too. I had badly bent all three blades and was charged £80 (18inch prop), it came back looking better than new and nicely balanced, it actually performed better than before.