172. Why You Should Always Carry a Spare Propeller

A Simple Backup That Can Save Your Day

A damaged prop can leave you:

• stranded
• drifting
• unable to control your vessel

And it happens more often than people think.

How Props Get Damaged

• shallow water contact
• debris
• rope or line entanglement
• accidental grounding

Why a Spare Matters

With a spare prop onboard, you can:

• replace it on the water (if safe)
• regain mobility
• avoid needing a tow

What You Should Carry

• spare prop
• correct wrench/tools
• cotter pins or hardware
• gloves

Final Thought

A spare prop is small, inexpensive, and often overlooked — but it can be the difference between getting home and getting stuck.