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Re: What are the right props?

Posted By: bruce
Date: Tuesday, 13 June 2006, at 6:45 p.m.

In Response To: Re: What are the right props? (Scott)

While I would not have a problem running a low hp setup, say a rag sailer with the nylon sizing bushing, I have seen too many failures using them on power boat applications.

I know there will be some that don't have problems, but my advice comes from the service end of boating.

A properly bored prop lapped onto the shaft with a non binding key setup can not be improved upon.

Another problem is the nylon bushing acts as a big insulator and can leave the prop with poor bonding connection thru the key or nut face which will both have growth over time.

Messages In This Thread

What are the right props?
Jim Wolfe -- Tuesday, 13 June 2006, at 4:40 p.m.

Re: What are the right props?
Scott -- Tuesday, 13 June 2006, at 6:22 p.m.

Re: What are the right props?
bruce -- Tuesday, 13 June 2006, at 6:45 p.m.

Re: What are the right props?
Scott -- Tuesday, 13 June 2006, at 9:47 p.m.

Re: What are the right props?
bruce -- Wednesday, 14 June 2006, at 7:58 a.m.

Re: What are the right props?
Carl -- Wednesday, 14 June 2006, at 11:05 a.m.

Re: What are the right props?
JP Miller -- Wednesday, 14 June 2006, at 9:18 p.m.

Re: What are the right props?
Jim Wolfe -- Friday, 16 June 2006, at 4:20 p.m.