Broken propeller

[Ted I]

Hi I have broken blade on 1985 h34 2 blade bronze prop
Question where is the best place to find replacement in Ontario Canada
Question do you think I can limp home 8 nautical miles with Half propeller?

 

[Rich Stidger]

Having never had a broken prop, my opinion is just a guess and worth only what you are paying.
No, I don't think you can limp home even 1/2 mile. The imbalance would shake the drive train badly and possibly destroy the cutlass bearing and the transmission bearing and seal.
Sail back if you can or get a tow.
If you have a dinghy with an outboard maybeyou can tow yourself if you have very calm water.
You might have overpaid for this advice.
BTW, what was the cause of the broken prop?

 

[capta]

I wouldn't limp one tenth of a mile, let alone 8, unless you have a deep desire to find out how to replace bearings and seals in your transmission. As for finding a used one, many prop shops have numerous old props lying around their shops. Any of the propeller manufacturers can supply you with a new prop, but it might be nice to figure out why the blade fell off. If it had to do with electrolysis, then you should fix that before putting a new prop on.
This might be a very good time to change to a feathering prop, which should greatly improve your boat's performance under sail. I really liked my MaxProp.
Sail your boat the 8 miles, anchor outside the marina, then get a tow to your dock.

 

[dlochner]

Prop blades don't just fall off. The blade either hit something hard and fast or there is a galvanic corrosion issue on your boat. Understand what made the blade fall off before investing in a new prop.

At least it is the end of the season.

 

[Ted I]

Thanks for the help
Not sure what I hit I put my mask on and had a look today and discovered that the prop was broken off halfway down the blade
I know now why every thing was vibrating
It’s good I only went about 300 yards to find anchor
I’m in a good anchorage in Georgian Bay and will hang out here till the wind dies down and then get a tow

 

[Ralph Johnstone]

Now THAT is a first class pi$$off.

However, the telling will ensure that you will be on the very best cocktail circuits in your area for years to come.

 

[Ted I]

Yes it is
But having C-Tow boating insurance will take the sting of the towing expense away
They are very reliable and helpful around here

 

[kloudie1]

I lost a blade several years ago. The unbalance broke the strut as well. Inspection showed electrolysis damage.. For my boat (1985 H-34) the prop was a Michigan Wheel 15 X 15 RH, 1" tapered shaft bore. The strut (a 4 hole one, some 34's have 2 mounting holes) It came with a Cutless installed.
Strut, Southeastern Foundries Corp, 2706 Oakland Ave, Greensborough, NC. 27403, Strut #1503, 31-34-37’ (1X1.25) HM 316700. Phone 336-299-7211

 

[Ted I]

I wouldn't limp one tenth of a mile, let alone 8, unless you have a deep desire to find out how to replace bearings and seals in your transmission. As for finding a used one, many prop shops have numerous old props lying around their shops. Any of the propeller manufacturers can supply you with a new prop, but it might be nice to figure out why the blade fell off. If it had to do with it electrolysis, then you should fix that before putting a new prop on.
This might be a very good time to change to a feathering prop, which should greatly improve your boat's performance under sail. I really liked my MaxProp.
Sail your boat the 8 miles, anchor outside the marina, then get a tow to your dock.

 

[jssailem]

Great advice from knowledgeable sailors.
I’d sail the boat to near home port then seek a tow to the lift and get the boat out of the water to assess the damage.

 

[Ted I]

Thanks that’s a good plan
Winds are in our favour and I have a tow on the ready when I arrive
Sure o must of hit something slightly submerged
there is no galvanic corrosion on the prop shaft or strut

 

[captcoho]

Hi I have broken blade on 1985 h34 2 blade bronze prop
Question where is the best place to find replacement in Ontario Canada
Question do you think I can limp home 8 nautical miles with Half propeller?

Not just no, but hell no
You will completely damage the cutlass bearing, shake the boat apart and possibly destroy the transmission