has anyone successfully repaired a SS Prop using 2 part epoxy on a small notch? Also wondering what I could use as a temp backing while forming the patch that it wouldn’t stick too? wax paper? the patch will probably fall off but worth a try…I have time on my hands, worth the effort then pay 120. to have it fixed..all the years I’ve been boating and the 1st time I hit underwater metal, crap!! 
I think you would have a better chance finding a welder that could add filler onto it then grind it into shape.
Grump, I used to weld for a living and its going to be hard to get epoxy to stick to stainless steel for very long, Thats what stainless is designed for. Your best bet is to take it to a small weldshop. A decent welder can weld and reshape the surface so you can hardly tell it was fixed. Even if it was a 2″ by 3″ chunk gone out of it Id expect to pay $50 to $75. I haven’t priced welding lately because I do it myself but that sounds realistic, don’t take it to a marina, thier going to be too expensive and they probably send it out to a weldshop anyway and charge thier rate over the top of that. Go to the phonebook and call the local weldshops, describe what the prop looks like and if any of the prop is missing, they might quote you a close price over the phone.
Can’t say that I’ve tried, but I can’t say that I would try. Sounds like an exercise in futility to me.
what mossydan said. BTDI 2Xs. FAiled both times. if you ARE going to do it, make sure you score the surface well and use JB Weld. That lasted the longest. If you don’t score, it’ll be off in a minute.
Good luck and report back.
I sure understand how $120 can seem like a lot of money, but i think i’d get a cookie jar and savesavesave…
the money doesn’t bother me..I only had the prop for two weeks, pissed me off 
realistically the epoxy wouldn’t stick, I’ll check with some welders, add material, make sure pitch is on and balanced 
thanks for your input.. 
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the money doesn’t bother me..I only had the prop for two weeks, pissed me off
Don’t just bring it to a welder make sure you bring it to a national credified prop shop. Check out http://www.nmpa.net to find a one in your area. Typically cost is $140 to $180 to get the prop redone right.
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Don’t just bring it to a welder make sure you bring it to a national credified prop shop. Check out http://www.nmpa.net to find a one in your area. Typically cost is $140 to $180 to get the prop redone right.
I couldn’t agree more. Take it to a prop shop and pay the extra money to have it done right. There’s more to it than just adding material, grinding it down and balancing. At least if you want it done right.
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