I will not say that losing a blade does not hurt financially, but it is a pretty easy fix. Two nuts and another set of props and you are boating. I have only ruined two props in eleven years of running six drives with no drive issues other than maintenence. I do recall that bravo props do break. Way better than toasting a bravo drive. I would not even try calling my insurance company. The laughter would be deafening!

I've seen plenty of missing blades on Bravo I 4-blade and Maximus 5-blade props on Bravo drives so it is not limited to SSM props. .

Imagine being in a Helicopter taking close photo's ?

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Do prop builders buy back these broken props?

Cause the SS metal is still good I would think and has value.

That's scary right there! Just did a little math on the speed and force.

A 15" diameter prop at 4500 rpm, the prop tips are running at 200 mph and pulling just over 9g's of force. So when it lets go...

YIKES!

The prop was a 17 X 35 Mercury 850 HP. I was cruising at 95 mph. I hope my next broken wheel goes down! I will place the broken prop on my wall of shame. I will frame the picture and hang it on the wall.

Must be an exciting ride the guy in the back next to Kenny Rogers is checking Facebook.

Great catch on the GoPro!

I think I might have a set of Merc 35p four blades if you need another set of props. I believe they are either 17 1/4" or 17 1/2". I can check if you're interested.

Thanks for the offer on the 4 blades. The props that I was running were small 5 blades. I would be interested in a right 17 x 35 mercury 850 HP five blade. That would be a match. Yep, in flat water there is not much to do as a passenger in this boat. No wind to beat you up and just a great ride. Tony is probably texting his friends that he is sitting next to a Kenny Rodgers look alike. lol. Doug

Just curious. Do you get the drive checked out after so much force from lack of balance with a blade gone?