Under Water Prop Repair – How to do?

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UNDER WATER PROP REPAIR HOW TO DO?
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CONTENTS

• Introduction
• Before Getting Started
• The Needed Tools
• Steps in Repairing a Propeller
• Conclusion

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INTRODUCTION

• A boat prop is an essential part of the boat such
  that the performance of the boat depends on that
  only.
• There are several propellers available and one
  can choose according to the requirement.
• Certain propellers increase the top end speed and
  for boats, with increased speed, this propeller
  can be used.

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BEFORE GETTING STARTED

• The propeller can get repaired at any time
  therefore, you should carry a spare propeller
  whenever going for boating.
• Now, when you come to know that your propeller
  has encountered some problem, you should make
  some precautions.
• Generally, the corners of the propeller will be
  sharp, therefore, wear rubber gloves before
  handling them.

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THE NEEDED TOOLS

• For repairing the propeller, there are few tools
• required, namely,
• Flathead screwdriver
• Specialized propeller pliers
• Pliers
• Ratchet
• Rubber gloves

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STEPS IN REPAIRING A PROPELLER

• The first step in propeller repair is you should
  remove the nut and the washer.
• Now, you should have a glance at all the parts
  including the shaft, washers, hub, nuts and more.
  Find for any damages.
• The parts which are damaged should be replaced.
  This can be done by you itself.
• Repairing the damaged parts is complicated and
  therefore, you should approach an Under Water
  Prop Repair company.

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CONCLUSION

• After completing underwater prop repair, you
  should tighten the nut and you should check the
  orientation.
• Just refer the things which you have noted before
  dismantling the old propeller.
• Observe the performance of the new propeller and
  make sure everything has been done in a proper
  way.