I carried a spare prop on my boat. Actually, had two at one point.
Changed one after getting confused in a channel on the lake, and had it rebuilt. I waited until I got back to the dock to change it.
The 2nd time, was on the Merrimack in Tyngsboro, trying to slip through the channel by the golf course. I let the boat drift back down the channel and made the change at the channel mouth. Unfortunately, I forgot to stow it and the casualty bounced out somewhere in Greeley Park.
If you need to change it yourself, tie a line to each part and tool (especially in deep water) so you can quickly recover anything that slips from your grip.
FYI: Rebuilding your prop costs about 1/3 to 1/2 as much as a new one. Your Dealer/Repair shop will farm this out so it's easy to have it done.
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