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Originally Posted by secondcurve
Dave R is arguably the most knowledgable boater on this site. If he says you can run a slightly dinged prop as long as there is no vibration I'd go with his advice. I have listened to him many times in the past with excellent outcomes.
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Sometimes you site back and wish you said nothing and let Capt. ????? learn for themselves the hard way.
But if you honestly think that someone looking at a picture that shows only part of the damage can make an educated GUESS then I guess Dave R is a god. Granted Dave has had some excellent advice with respect to engine problems and boating matters but the cost to replace an outdrive is in excess of $2000.00 for a rebuilt unit. Do you really suggest someone who can afford a boat to begin with take a chance when they can have a part fixed for under $200.
I don't know for me it is a no brainer, fix the prop, but who am I, I have only been working on my own boats, cars, snowmobiles and ATV's for oh, 40 some years. I just don't offer advise on those subjects because if your wrong you get beat up bad on this forum.
My advise, run it as is, if it breaks then you'll know you should have fixed the prop. Let us know though because if the prop does damage to lower unit it should make for an I told you so and a good laugh for some of us!!!!