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Title: Prop repair
Post by: Chewy on January 25, 2025, 09:02:42 PM
Does anyone have a shop in the West Michigan area that they bring their prop to for repairs?  I have a 4-blade stainless Mercury Trophy Plus that is starting to show its age.  Just a few dings here and there but nothing major.  Just needs the blade edges to be cleaned up and to make sure its balanced.  Any help is much appreciated.
Title: Re: Prop repair
Post by: djkimmel on February 07, 2025, 03:26:26 PM
That's a great question. There used to be a shop in south central Michigan people sent props to. I believe I sent a prop there once and it came back real nice. Brinkmans Propeller Service in Grass Lake. Unfortunately, the number I have for them has been disconnected. It was a long time ago. I wonder if they went out of business?

I don't find a believable website though many business listings still exist for them? The website listed on their profiles is supposedly the email address for a pharmaceutical company in Europe? So I'm thinking out of business and something shady going on with their business listings?

I hope you can find someone.
Title: Re: Prop repair
Post by: Chewy on February 25, 2025, 07:53:10 PM
I ended up finding a place in Grand Rapids.  West Michigan Propeller Inc.  I dropped it off and they said it would take 3 to 4 weeks.  Seems like they are busy so that's a good sign.  Guy who helped me seemed extremely knowledgeable.  I will let everyone know how they do.   
Title: Re: Prop repair
Post by: djkimmel on March 04, 2025, 05:39:48 PM
Good to know. I saw their advertisements but without a personal experience or experience from people I know and trust, I didn't want to recommend them over anyone else. I hope it goes great for you.
Title: Re: Prop repair
Post by: TheFishinPollock on March 07, 2025, 01:17:18 AM
Mark  at Marksprops.com. Best in the biz