Prop replacement question

[tteal]

Hi everyone.<br /><br />Specs: 1985 Bayliner 19' Capri w/125 Force outboard currently running 13x19 prop.<br /><br />Problem is that the current prop is pretty banged up and I'm going to replace it with a new prop that I just bought (13x17).<br /><br />Any suggestions, advice on how to replace? Is it as easy as pulling the bolt on the end and putting the new one on the shaft or ????<br /><br />Sorry if this has been asked before.<br /><br />Thank you,<br /> Tim

 

[The Marine Doctor]

Re: Prop replacement question

Yes...its that easy.<br /><br />Maybe apply some grease to the shaft once the prop is off.<br /><br />TMD

 

[tteal]

Re: Prop replacement question

Once again TMD, thank you! By the way, I sent you yet another email on the parts that I'd like to get.

 

[Fouled Plug]

Re: Prop replacement question

Tteal, I assume you have a tach and the 17" prop won't have any adverse effects on your RPM's at WOT. Did you have any problems that made you want to drop 2" of pitch?

 

[The Marine Doctor]

Re: Prop replacement question

I recieved the email and sent a response.<br /><br />TMD

 

[tteal]

Re: Prop replacement question

Fouled Plug,<br /> Yes I have a new Teleflex tach and can only get to approx 27/28 mph per the GPS with the tach at 3800k rpm (which by the way is the max rpm I can get right now). I switched props mainly because the 19 prop was pretty beaten up. I'm tryin just to maximize what I have is all.