Had a complete bottom job done on my 1999 B352 (ours for 2 seasons) and while at it, I figured it would be a good idea to have the MY 2000 Max-Prop reconditioned by the factory (PYI, Inc.).
Their website says, “Your reconditioned propeller will look like new at a much lower cost.”Plus, there are before and after photos showing on old prop (pitted and a bit corroded like mine) and a reconditioned prop that basically looks like new.
I sent mine back and got an estimate for reconditioning- “The cost for repairs is going to be $1075.00+ship, I am replacing the hub, cone gear, spacer, weld to balance, and polish. The blades are pitted pretty bad but still usable.”
What I got back was the same pitted, slightly corroded prop I sent them- with the new parts mentioned above but NOTHING like the new prop I thought I’d be getting back. Nothing like the web photos or description. https://www.pyiinc.com/max-prop-reconditioning.html
When I pointed this out to PYI, I was told my prop could be restored like the web pic but it would be MUCH more expensive. This prop was $2,000 new (now $2,800) so why would I spend MUCH more than $1,000 for reconditioning.
I’m feeling misled and over charged- I told PYI this but they are ignoring me so now I’m telling you all. If you use this service, make sure you know from the start exactly what your reconditioned prop will look like- if you’re expecting “like new” it might be cheaper to buy a new one.
Their website says, “Your reconditioned propeller will look like new at a much lower cost.”Plus, there are before and after photos showing on old prop (pitted and a bit corroded like mine) and a reconditioned prop that basically looks like new.
I sent mine back and got an estimate for reconditioning- “The cost for repairs is going to be $1075.00+ship, I am replacing the hub, cone gear, spacer, weld to balance, and polish. The blades are pitted pretty bad but still usable.”
What I got back was the same pitted, slightly corroded prop I sent them- with the new parts mentioned above but NOTHING like the new prop I thought I’d be getting back. Nothing like the web photos or description. https://www.pyiinc.com/max-prop-reconditioning.html
When I pointed this out to PYI, I was told my prop could be restored like the web pic but it would be MUCH more expensive. This prop was $2,000 new (now $2,800) so why would I spend MUCH more than $1,000 for reconditioning.
I’m feeling misled and over charged- I told PYI this but they are ignoring me so now I’m telling you all. If you use this service, make sure you know from the start exactly what your reconditioned prop will look like- if you’re expecting “like new” it might be cheaper to buy a new one.