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  1. HillbillyGuy

    First launch of our boat

    We finally had a chance to launch our new to us boat a few days ago. It was not without some inconveniences, and ai consider that par for us anyway. I had made many corrections, changes and maintenance prior to our attempt. Anyway …. the first thing I immediately noticed on leaving the ramp...
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    Hummingbird download

    I just went through this one a helix 5. Having 30+ years in tech I got pretty frustrated attempting to upgrade my unit. Here is what I found …. format the SD card in computer. place SD card in helix before copying bin file To SD card. Power up unit. remove SD card and copy bin file to SD card...
  3. HillbillyGuy

    Dauntless 18 motor height opinions?

    The hull has a cut out at the stern. In the pic its visible.the end of rule extends toward bow to the actual bottom of the hull before the cut out or step. The cav plate is exactly at the botton of the main hull before the step at rear of hull. The cav plate is lined up with bottom of hull right...
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    Dauntless 18 motor height opinions?

    Probably the smart thing yo do is run it obviously. Just hoped maybe a Dauntless owner might have an opinion here based on experience. TY for the response. It all needs to be resealed anyway IMHO.
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    Dauntless 18 motor height opinions?

    It seems obvious to me that the original rigging had it one hole even lower. I imagine the older fella had running issues and someone raised it one hole. The marks on the holes and the black trim having been trimmed are a give away to me.
  6. HillbillyGuy

    Dauntless 18 motor height opinions?

    I took delivery, but have yet to splash. Have been spending these ill water days going thru everything, making adjustments, changing fluids and testing things. Pic is of where motor height is currently. The cav plate is exactly parallel with bottom of hull. This model has a cut out as seen in...
  7. HillbillyGuy

    Modifying propeller hub for new rubber hub

    As promised. Pic after install. I also made a custom fit spacer to keep the hub centered on the shaft and the hold nut retainer. Now to test when I get a chance. Working on some other props I have as well. Enjoy your day.
  8. HillbillyGuy

    Modifying propeller hub for new rubber hub

    Thought I would add pic on fancy tapered funnel for pressing in hub. I recessed the back as in pic so funnel stays centered on hub for pressing. Hillbilly says 2” cast iron pipe fitting worked well. I machined a 5 degree taper. Nothing fancy and sure isn’t going to pass the top shelf machinist...
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    Modifying propeller hub for new rubber hub

    At least a pic update of custom hub. I did not have any stainless around so I turned a bronze wear ring and pressed it on. It really more to keep everything on center. Pic of current state of hub on a prop test shaft. I had planned on pressing in the hub, but thought it prudent to check fit so I...
  10. HillbillyGuy

    Modifying propeller hub for new rubber hub

    I will have a few with me for testing anyway. ;)
  11. HillbillyGuy

    Modifying propeller hub for new rubber hub

    The machine work has went well. It will just be a matter of fitting correctly. A couple custom parts for it and other props I have. I will post pic when finished. Me doing this means I learn something but also much closer tolerances on fitments. Center and balance should exceed nomal levels...
  12. HillbillyGuy

    Modifying propeller hub for new rubber hub

    I have a press to do the job
  13. HillbillyGuy

    Modifying propeller hub for new rubber hub

    There are also no prop shops anywhere near where I am.
  14. HillbillyGuy

    Modifying propeller hub for new rubber hub

    Fair enough, but I already have the stuff and right now you cannot get the correct hub. The couple I found we crazy over priced
  15. HillbillyGuy

    Modifying propeller hub for new rubber hub

    After serious consideration and measurements. I elected to leave the factory center in the propeller and turn down the rubber hub. I feel this is less upsetting of the system and will permit a better fit. I can then alter a Mercury splined castle thrust washer to mate the spline and lock up the...
  16. HillbillyGuy

    Modifying propeller hub for new rubber hub

    New to forum. Wanted to seek opinions and advice on a project. I have a solas ss prop and removed the 13 spline rubber hub. I want to install a 15 spline and/or mercury hub. They made this exact propeller in mercury hub model. The pics show my dilemma of sorts. Am I am trying to decide if I...
  17. HillbillyGuy

    Pressed hub funnel tool

    I specifically joined the forum to address your question. I hope by now you came up with a solution
  18. HillbillyGuy

    Pressed hub funnel tool

    This is late by months …. Unfortunately I do not think they are sold by anyone. They are made to fit depending on the size needed. I made one out of a 2” cast iron pipe fitting. I recessed it to sit/ fit nicely on hub to stay on center. Anyone with a lathe could make one. I have also seen guys...
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