Repair Old Prop or Buy New?

[SkunkedAgain]

I've got a 1963 5.5hp Johnson Seahorse. Great little motor that I use on my 12 footer. The prop has been chewed up pretty bad ever since I bought the motor back in 2003. It looks difficult to find the OEM 8 x 7 1/4 two-blade prop online, but the few places list it around $70. Would it be better to get the existing prop fixed, buy new, or just leave it. No matter what, this motor will never win a speed race but I guess I've wondered how much speed I'm lacking due to all of the rock dings in the prop.

[bobbymalone]

I would bring it in and ask how much it will cost and well it can be fixed. Then make a decision.

I know they take them at boat motor recylers in burnsville and have a good collection of used props on the wall. maybe not for a 63 though.

[Cobra]

You might check with Twin Cities Outboards in Savage

[marine_man]

Jay Soderbloom's is another option.

marine_man

[Northlander]

I would have it fixed and by Jay Soderbloom.

[SkunkedAgain]

Sounds good. Maybe I'll drop it off at Soderbloom's later this fall. Thanks

[Northlander]

Just mail it to him and you will have it back looking new in a few days.

[SkunkedAgain]

Better late than never....mailed off my prop this morning. Thanks everyone

[harvey lee]

I would have it fixed and by Jay Soderbloom.

Jay does a fantastic job on the prop repair and for a very reasonable price.

I have Jay do one for me every spring, darn Mn river chasing flatheads and walleyes.