by jp- » October 21, 2018, 2:35 pm
According to the Owen Sound Sun Times website, Susan Schrempf, the president and chief executive officer of the Owen Sound Transportation Company said that “One propeller blade has a metal fatigue crack and needs to be replaced. We remove, inspect, repair and balance all blades on both hubs whenever we make a blade change” to avoid unwanted vibrations which can cause drive-train damage. That work should take about two weeks, then the Chi-Cheemaun will head home to Owen Sound for the winter, with a brief stop at Tobermory to pick up materials and equipment for winter refit work.
According to the Owen Sound Sun Times website, Susan Schrempf, the president and chief executive officer of the Owen Sound Transportation Company said that “One propeller blade has a metal fatigue crack and needs to be replaced. We remove, inspect, repair and balance all blades on both hubs whenever we make a blade change” to avoid unwanted vibrations which can cause drive-train damage. That work should take about two weeks, then the Chi-Cheemaun will head home to Owen Sound for the winter, with a brief stop at Tobermory to pick up materials and equipment for winter refit work.