ZELINSKY: Propeller Blades  
 

Here’s a picture of the starboard propeller. Notice the bend or curl in the blade on the right. This was due to striking a submerged object such as a log that might have been washed into the bay from the delta.  The bent blade will be re-pitched and smoothed to alleviate drag and vibration and reestablish proper alignment.

 
 

 

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