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Propeller & running gear · WV · 18 marine listings
Propeller & Running Gear in West Virginia
Browse marine providers across West Virginia. Prop reconditioning, shaft alignment, struts, cutless bearings, and underwater hardware.
About this service
The running gear — propeller, shaft, strut, cutless bearing, rudder — is what actually moves your boat through the water, and it takes a beating. Misalignment causes vibration that destroys bearings and seals; a damaged propeller costs you 1-2 knots and 10-20% of fuel economy; a worn cutless bearing leads to seal failure and a slow leak that can sink the boat. Specialized prop shops can repitch, refinish, and rebalance props in days, and a competent yard can handle shaft alignment, strut work, and underwater hardware service as part of an annual haul-out.
Marine providers in West Virginia
12 shownNo exact propeller & running gear matches yet — these are notable marine shops in West Virginia. Many marinas and yards offer propeller & running gear without naming it explicitly.
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Summersville Lake Marina
Marina
1706 Airport Road, Summersville, WV 26651
+1 304-872-1331
Bee Run Marina
Marina
Bee Run Recreation Road, Sutton, WV 26601
Burnsville Docks
Marina
Burnsville, WV
Edgewater Marina
Marina
WV
Martin's Ferry Yacht Club
Marina
WV
Mont Chateau Marina
Marina
WV
St Marys Marina
Marina
WV
Sunset Beach Marina
Marina
Sunset Beach Rd, Morgantown, WV 26508, WV
Sunset Beach Marina
Marina
WV
Tygart Lake Marina
Marina
WV
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Frequently asked
- How much does propeller reconditioning cost?
- A standard reconditioning (straightening, repitching, balancing, polishing) for a typical 3-blade prop on a cruising boat runs $200–$500 in 2026. Replacement of a damaged or worn prop is $400–$1,500 depending on size and material (aluminum vs. bronze vs. nibral).
- How do I know if my shaft is misaligned?
- Signs include vibration that increases with RPM, premature cutless bearing wear, shaft seal leaks, and gear-train noise. Misalignment is typically caused by engine mount settling over time. A yard with a dial indicator can measure alignment to thousandths in about an hour.
- What is a cutless bearing and how often does it need replacement?
- The cutless bearing is the rubber-lined sleeve in the strut that supports the prop shaft. It typically lasts 5–10 years; signs of wear include shaft play (more than 1/16"), vibration at speed, and accelerated seal wear. Replacement is a haul-out job, usually $300–$800 in labor plus the bearing.