Scotty mounts and prop damage question

[Rust]

Hey folks, a real newbie here. My wife and I just bought our first boat, its an older 170 campion allante. Came with 2 electric scotty down riggers, but I see im missing some mounting stuff. There is a base plate on the boat, and one rigger has a flip up mount on it, the other nothing. I can't seem to find much for flip up info... can or should I just get 2 swivel mounts?

Also how much prop damage is too much? I'm assuming this one needs fixed or replaced but again this my first boat so looking for any info or advice form those with some experience.

Thanks

 

[willydw]

Hey folks, a real newbie here. My wife and I just bought our first boat, its an older 170 campion allante. Came with 2 electric scotty down riggers, but I see im missing some mounting stuff. There is a base plate on the boat, and one rigger has a flip up mount on it, the other nothing. I can't seem to find much for flip up info... can or should I just get 2 swivel mounts?

Also how much prop damage is too much? I'm assuming this one needs fixed or replaced but again this my first boat so looking for any info or advice form those with some experience.

Thanks

That prop needs to be repaired.

 

[Foxsea]

I agree: get that prop repaired. For 1) the boat will not perform as it should. 2) a prop out of balance will cause other, expensive problems.

Get the swivel mounts.

 

[bcbassfishing]

Someone scooped the swivel mounts off those riggers, simple fix. That prop should probably be delt with though I have run way worse in my travels. as fox said expensive problems if you gotta start fixing the lower leg.

 

[kingblazer84]

a good prop shop can clean up and repair that prop for you, itll save you some coinage on a new one!

 

[Pineapple Express]

Yeah, replace that prop, or at least get a reputable shop to repair it.

For the downrigger, the hinge needs the 1023 tilt up bracket. Install this on the 1026 swivel and you'll be set.

scotty | 1023 Tilt-up Mounting Bracket

scotty.com

scotty | 1026 Pedestal Swivel Mount

scotty.com

 

[wavetamer]

for sure dont run the prop, get it fixed or replace , the vibration it will create will destroy your bearings in the leg. i would also drop , insp and replace leg oil

 

[Gong Show]

Depending on your budget, I would suggest investing in a new prop and having that one 'fixed' as your spare.
If that engine likes to bite rocks, might be nice to have a spare on board.

If you are getting a new prop, ask the nice members here for suggestions.
We like to spend other peoples' money!

 

[Rust]

Depending on your budget, I would suggest investing in a new prop and having that one 'fixed' as your spare.
If that engine likes to bite rocks, might be nice to have a spare on board.

If you are getting a new prop, ask the nice members here for suggestions.
We like to spend other peoples' money!

Hahaha no gauentee I'm going to spring for a new prop if this one can be fixed, but on the flip side im always open to opinions and options!

I emailed scotty and as pineapple express mentioned I will be getting 2 swivel mounts and a flip up.

Is changing the leg oil and inspecting any bearings in there something that can be done myself? Or best taken to an outboard mechanic?

Thanks for the replies, they are all much appreciated.