Propeller Repair With Vern Eide Marine, Sioux Falls

 

Boat propeller repair involves fixing or restoring a damaged or worn-out boat propeller. Stainless propellers as well as aluminum propellers can get damaged due to hitting debris, rocks, catastrophic damage, debris material from Spring flooding, or other underwater objects. All of these materials can cause dents, bends, or even breakage to stainless props and aluminum props. Whether you need repair, refinishing, or a replacement prop, Vern Eide Marine can help! Ready to get your boat in for prop service? Fill in our service contact form and our service professionals will connect with you!
 

The Prop Repair Process Explained

Repairing a boat propeller typically includes assessing the damage, straightening any bends, filling in dents, balancing the propeller, and polishing or refinishing the blades to ensure optimal performance. It's a labor intensive task, so the repair or replacement cost involves so labor time.

Can I Replace My Own Boat Propeller?

Whether you can replace or repair your used propeller is less of a question than whether you should. Plenty of how do I replace my boat prop videos exist for the DIY adventurer. But you may need to invest also in the tools you need to get the job done, as well as a new propeller, so it's important to factor tools needed in to the DIY repair cost. Welding equipment, tools needed to polish the blades, and more is needed to get your boat prop in tip-top shape.
 

Here's what you can expect from Vern Eide Marine when you bring your boat in for propeller service:

• All props brought back to OEM specs using the pitch blocks and verified on our pitch and rake indicator

• A certified welder tig welds every prop for maximum strength; no brazing rods are ever used

• Stainless props are brought to a high polish finish using vibratory finishers for no extra charge

• Props are ground and shaped

• All props balanced on our static balancer or dynamic balancer

• Aluminum props are painted black

 

A lot of expertise goes into repairing or replacing boat propellers. It's a difficult piece of equipment to work with and requires several tools to do it correctly.

Should I Replace Or Repair My Boat's Propeller, Which Is The Right Choice?

The decision to repair or replace a prop is one that also requires expertise. Vern Eide Marine experts will not automatically recommend you replace your propeller, if it can be restored and made to work properly for you on the water. Our experts will check for metal loss, cracked blades, and more.

Relying on our marine experts may save you money on your prop repair/replacement project.

Why Trust Vern Eide Marine For Propeller Repair?

The repair process can be time consuming and costly, should an error occur. Our service professionals get propeller repair, refinishing, and replacement right, the first time. Boat performance depends on your propeller working as expected.

Whether you need a new propeller or the existing one repaired, our experts will calibrate your prop to work with your boat engine and boat's performance specs, as recommended by the manufacturer.

The Experts At Vern Eide Marine Have What You Need

That's why we recommend you trust the experts in the Vern Eide Marine service shop to fix or replace your damaged prop. We have the tools, the replacement parts, and the expertise to do it right.

Boat Propellers: Repairs & Replacements at Vern Eide Marine

Whether you have bent blades, need dents filled, or your stainless or aluminum propeller needs polishing or refinishing, we can help. If you need a replacement, we can help determine the correct size and install it for you.

Vern Eide Marine Experts, Boat Experts In Sioux Falls Have Experience, And It Shows

The experts in the service department at Vern Eide Marine have experience working on all different makes and models of boats. Crestliner, Caymas, Bennington, Bayliner, Four Winns, and more. Our Store also has all the accessories you need to personalize your watercraft.

Give us a call, stop in, or fill in the service appointment request form. One of our Marine experts will connect with you! 

Store Map

Vern Eide Marine
4501 E Arrowhead Parkway
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
Phone: (605) 361-1280