Palm Beach County Boat Propeller Restoration: Before & After Transformation by Richter’s Yacht Services

Written By Mason Silvia

When it comes to performance, safety, and fuel efficiency, your boat’s propellers matter more than almost any other part of your vessel. Many boat owners in Palm Beach County don’t realize how much speed, fuel economy, and smoothness they lose when their props are worn, oxidized, or coated in growth.

This week, Richter’s Yacht Services completed a full propeller restoration and resurfacing project for a client in Palm Beach County — and the transformation was dramatic.

Below, you can see the exact before-and-after photos from the project.

⭐ BEFORE: Severely Oxidized, Barnacle-Damaged Props

In the “before” condition, the propellers were:

  • Covered in oxidation

  • Dull, rough, and porous

  • Marked by heavy marine growth and barnacle scars

  • Losing efficiency due to uneven blade surfaces

  • Showing drag-inducing buildup from long-term saltwater exposure

These props were robbing the boat of power, increasing fuel burn, and creating vibration due to rough, unbalanced surfaces.

⭐ AFTER: Fully Restored, Machine-Polished, High-Performance Propellers

After our complete restoration process, the props now look:

  • Mirror-polished and fully resurfaced

  • Smooth and balanced for peak performance

  • Free of marine growth, scale, and oxidation

  • Hydrodynamically efficient, just like new

  • Protected with a corrosion-inhibiting finish

The transformation makes the props look factory-new, but more importantly, it restores:

✔ Higher top-end speed

✔ Better fuel efficiency

✔ Smoother acceleration

✔ Less vibration & noise

✔ Improved handling

For any serious boater in Palm Beach County, this is one of the highest-ROI upgrades you can perform.

🔧 Our Propeller Restoration Process (Palm Beach County)

For this project, our team performed:

1. Full propeller removal & inspection

We checked for bends, nicks, and shaft wear.

2. Marine growth removal

All barnacles and biological buildup were safely removed.

3. Oxidation stripping & cleaning

Years of salt corrosion were eliminated.

4. Resurfacing & polishing

Each blade was machine-processed and polished to a precision surface.

5. Performance balancing

Ensures smooth operation, better torque, and no vibration.

6. Protective anti-corrosion treatment

Helps keep the props clean, smooth, and high-performing in saltwater.

📍 Serving All of Palm Beach County

Richter’s Yacht Services provides propeller services across:

  • Palm Beach

  • Jupiter

  • North Palm

  • Lake Worth

  • Boynton Beach

  • Delray Beach

  • Wellington

  • Lantana

  • Singer Island

We come directly to your dock, marina, storage yard, or home.

🛥️ Why Local Boaters Trust Richter’s Yacht Services

We specialize in full-service boat and yacht care, including:

  • Propeller restoration & balancing

  • Teak & brightwork

  • Upholstery & T-Top fabrication

  • Marine electrical systems

  • Sound system installation

  • Engine & mechanical

  • Yacht detailing & ceramic coating

  • Fiberglass & gelcoat repair

  • Full yacht management

This prop project is just one example of the daily work we perform across Palm Beach County.

📞 Need Prop Restoration in Palm Beach County?

If your props look like the “before” photo — oxidized, covered in growth, or losing performance — we can restore them quickly.

Call or text: 561-329-4810
Richter’s Yacht Services — Palm Beach County’s Full Marine Repair & Yacht Care Team

Mason Silvia