Prop shop recommendation

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Do you guys have a certain prop shop that does good work? I don't thing there are any local shops that can redo my props. Looking for a good job without paying top dollar.
Thanks guys.
 
I used Black Dog Propellers in MD this year. They did a fast and professional job for a reasonable price. Gave me a complete set of "prop scan" scan sheets for before and after tune up. Also took a 1/2 inch of pitch out for no additional charge. They do lots of bigger boat propellers.

-Rick
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just be sure it is a prop scan shop. anything else is a waste of money
 
I would have to pull my receipt to see who did it. My marina has prop service with a company in NJ. I paid $185 to have the prop trued and balanced, new center hub, and polished. This was for a stainless steel Mirage prop. Prop is so shiney that I can take a picture of the boat next to mine from the reflection (boat is dry docked on a trailer).
 
I have had two sets of props done by Black Dog Propellers in Stevensville, MD. I would think there has to be a good shop somewhere close to you.
 
Wildcat in Chesapeake, VA. Good enough for the USN and USCG, good enough for me.
 
I like Ocean Props in Middletown , RI. , but closer to you AccuTech Marine Propeller in Dover, NH has a really good reputation.

Both are ProScan shops.
 
PropScan is the only method I would utilize. All PropScan shops are franchised but they all use the same computer-aided tuning equipment and processes. The one I used was in Mt. Laurel, NJ but you can use any PropScan shop that's convenient. Just a guess but this might be the closest PropScan shop to you:
AccuTech Marine Propeller, Inc.
24 Crosby Road, Unit #6
Dover, NH, 03820
Contact: Larry Kindberg
Ph: 603 617 3626

Or, google PropScan and look for another shop. Good luck.
 
Once again, lots of good info I didn't know. Thank guys. How much did you pay for 2 inboard props?
 
Pay for repair? Black Dog did a prop scan and re-worked both my props for about $450.
 
Its been some years but the wheels on our Carver 3257 were tuned for about $400 for the pair.
 
I think I paid about $450 2 years ago to rework my original props which are now back on the boat after I destroyed the new props with my grounding about a month ago. Now I'm waiting until after the repower to diesels before I see what I may need.
Bill
 
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Originally posted by Sandy

I like Ocean Props in Middletown , RI. , but closer to you AccuTech Marine Propeller in Dover, NH has a really good reputation.

Both are ProScan shops.

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Through the years I have used both of these shops & can vouch for both. If the same guy is running it, then the Ocean Props one was one of the first franchises after Black Dog.
Al
 
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Originally posted by lobsta1

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Originally posted by Sandy

I like Ocean Props in Middletown , RI. , but closer to you AccuTech Marine Propeller in Dover, NH has a really good reputation.

Both are ProScan shops.

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Through the years I have used both of these shops & can vouch for both. If the same guy is running it, then the Ocean Props one was one of the first franchises after Black Dog.
Al

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Al- Ocean Props is still owned & run by Mike McMillin and (his wife?)Smidgie Reid. I always enjoy talking to them when I drop the props off to watch the free prop scans and discuss the results.

FWIW- Their website mentions they were the 1st PropScan facility in New England.
 
$375 for both. Mine are 3 blades. Don't know if 4 blades would be more expensive.
 
+ 3 on AccuTech

They did mine last year - and they're only about 35 miles away. Too bad I didn't see this earlier - I was in Burlington yesterday and could have lugged them down for you.
 
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