Bronze Props
Posted: Sat May 05, 2012 5:01 pm
So I came across a couple Bronze 11 x 13 props while at an estate sale a while back. I've had them sitting in my basement on my workbench for a while. I was planning on using one of them for my own build and selling the other.
However, life being what it is we were thrown a curve and blessed with a surprise 3rd child. (7 months old now) and we have found ourselves needing to move to a larger home. Obviously this has put any thoughts of boat building out of reach for a while. So I'm considering selling both props.
Both are bronze, one is absolutely 11 x 13 (stamped on the hub), is in pretty good shape (a couple blade nicks, nothing significant) and has a partial coat of "Battleship Grey" paint. The other appears to be the same size or slightly smaller, (differently shaped blades. More rounded.) but is covered with barnacle marks and a layer of blue-green corrosion, so it's hard to tell the exact size. But with some elbow grease and a light grit grinder I'm sure it would look like new in no time.
If there is any interest I can put up some pictures. Honestly I don't even know what I should be asking for them. Are these even suitable for steam use, or would they be better suited for just hanging on the wall? I know this is sort of an odd post to put up in the sale/trade section, but since I am at least somewhat interested in selling them, it seemed appropriate.
I'll try and put some photos up later today, or upload them to photobucket and link them.
However, life being what it is we were thrown a curve and blessed with a surprise 3rd child. (7 months old now) and we have found ourselves needing to move to a larger home. Obviously this has put any thoughts of boat building out of reach for a while. So I'm considering selling both props.
Both are bronze, one is absolutely 11 x 13 (stamped on the hub), is in pretty good shape (a couple blade nicks, nothing significant) and has a partial coat of "Battleship Grey" paint. The other appears to be the same size or slightly smaller, (differently shaped blades. More rounded.) but is covered with barnacle marks and a layer of blue-green corrosion, so it's hard to tell the exact size. But with some elbow grease and a light grit grinder I'm sure it would look like new in no time.
If there is any interest I can put up some pictures. Honestly I don't even know what I should be asking for them. Are these even suitable for steam use, or would they be better suited for just hanging on the wall? I know this is sort of an odd post to put up in the sale/trade section, but since I am at least somewhat interested in selling them, it seemed appropriate.
I'll try and put some photos up later today, or upload them to photobucket and link them.