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Location: Elk River, Minnesota | Hi again,
depending on the severity of the dings and bends, the vibration could do damage to the seals and innards of the lower unit. The vibration is due to a prop that is out of balance, and thus as it turn, will balance on its own accord, which is not in balance with the outboard...thus the vibration and steering torque you might be feeling.
The renegade prop is a good prop and designed for bass boats with higher motor heights but really excels in rougher water conditions (thus the 4th blade) without too much loss in top speed.
I'd be interested in what type of boat you have, as this can play a big role in the type and design of the prop that would best suit your needs.... so...when you find out the numbers (RPM, pitch and diameter), then we can start to work with some things... Sometimes, a prop change is the right thing to do, and other times, some tweaks to engine height, torque tabs, etc. can help as well...
All part of tinkering until you get your desired performance out of your rig for how you want it to run.
Steve |
