Prop repair in the metro area

[Minnetonka]

I need to have a couple of props repaired. I live on Lake Minnetonka. I used to have a couple of places that I could go to and have props re-built for about $45. Those guys went out of business. most of the local marinas will offer it, but they send them somewhere else and mark up the price 100%. Does anyone know a shop that does it at a reasonable rate?

[Ralph Wiggum]

I've had them done for $55 at Formula Propeller in Brooklyn Park (aluminum). The past few I have shipped to Soderbloom's in Cromwell. His prices are a bit cheaper--with shipping, it comes out about the same. In fact, he's got two of my props right now

[Ralph Wiggum]

As a follow-up, I UPS'd a 10 7/8" aluminum prop and a 14" aluminum prop to Soderbloom's on April 26th. On May 4th, I received an invoice via e-mail, and I got my props back on May 5th. Nine day turnaround including shipping a couple weeks before fishing opener is pretty darn good in my book!

Total:

$11 shipping there

$28 for the 10 7/8"

$45 for the 14"

$10 return shipping

That total is about on par with what I paid at Formula Propeller last time I had one fixed there.

[311Hemi]

Give PropMD a call, they are not too far from you in Eden Prairie. I thought I remember seeing a decent price on rebuilding props there. They were good to work with on trying out new props.

[muddpuppy]

Give PropMD a call, they are not too far from you in Eden Prairie. I thought I remember seeing a decent price on rebuilding props there. They were good to work with on trying out new props.

I just dropped a prop off at Prop MD. They seem to know what they are doing. I will get my prop back next week. I wanted to get my spare prop set to a differant pitch I had a couple other shops that said this could not be done.

[TR21HP]

Another vote for Formula Prop. They do a really nice job and price is competetive with others.

[Shawn Kellett]

Go anywhere BUT Formula. They've hosed up 2 of mine and several of my friends props! They're lazy and just do "grind and shines" instead of bringing the props back to spec.