EVENRUDE 175 SLIPPING PROP

[DRANGEL46]

When I give it full throttle the boat takes off quickly, then all of a sudden it sounds like the prop is slipping and winding out..I don't think I'm cavitating....is there a seal or something to tighten or replace to fix this problem?

 

[JB]

Re: EVENRUDE 175 SLIPPING PROP

Howdy, Drangel46. Sounds like you've spun the hub on your prop. Prop shop can rehub it for you. If you don't have a spare prop now you have a very good excuse to get one. Best bang for the buck would be a Comprop or a rebuilt aluminum 3 blade. Then if this ever happens again you can be back on the water in 5 minutes (things that you are prepared for rarely happen).<br /><br />Good luck.<br />JB

 

[DRANGEL46]

Re: EVENRUDE 175 SLIPPING PROP

Thanks J.B.<br />After further research I do believe your right about the spun hub....I checked with a local prop shop here and it can be done for $40 bucks....good deal? I think so...it's a stainless steel prop.<br />Thanks again

 

[krosemond]

Re: EVENRUDE 175 SLIPPING PROP

still ought to get a spare. Last time I was at the beach, I left my spare at home, and sure enough, I hit an unseen (and unmarked) obstacle. Spent half a day running around Morehead on a Saturday trying to find a replacement to get back on the water.

 

[DRANGEL46]

Re: EVENRUDE 175 SLIPPING PROP

Agreed about the spare...have any of you seen the new props with the removable blades?