Spare prop, anyone carry one?

[spoilsofwar]

Yes, they make similar bags for I/O or outboard props. Here's mine, quite dirty though

There is a pocket inside for the hardware, but not a wrench. It is lockable (with a cable and lock) so if you want to put it on while trailering, staying in a hotel or whatever, your prop isn't quite so easy to steal. Also provides some padding protection from bumps into it that way.

Can't remember for the life of me where I got this or who makes it. No markings on it.

Edit: just looked it up, it's made by Hardline Products. Part number PRO-16052

 

[jkust]

I've never seen those storage bags before...those look decent. I will say then if you have a Bravo drive such as my Bravo 1, you can't put it in gear, then wrench the prop nut off. I would need to also carry a little piece of 2x4 to stop the prop from spinning. Unlike an Alpha, a Bravo can't be put into gear when not running without doing damage.

 

[oldjeep]

I've never seen those storage bags before...those look decent. I will say then if you have a Bravo drive such as my Bravo 1, you can't put it in gear, then wrench the prop nut off. I would need to also carry a little piece of 2x4 to stop the prop from spinning. Unlike an Alpha, a Bravo can't be put into gear when not running without doing damage.

You can't put my inboard in gear to jam the prop shaft either since it is basically an automatic trans and the boat would have to be on for the electric shift solonoids to engage anyways. I just grab one of the blades and lean on the wrench. Not a huge fan of the 2x4 method on nibral props and I don't have any trouble holding onto it at the specified torque.

 

[oldjeep]

Yes, they make similar bags for I/O or outboard props. Here's mine, quite dirty though

There is a pocket inside for the hardware, but not a wrench. It is lockable (with a cable and lock) so if you want to put it on while trailering, staying in a hotel or whatever, your prop isn't quite so easy to steal. Also provides some padding protection from bumps into it that way.

Can't remember for the life of me where I got this or who makes it. No markings on it.

Edit: just looked it up, it's made by Hardline Products. Part number PRO-16052

Cool and cheap too - $16
http://www.iboats.com/Propeller-Bag...oogle-_-PLAs&gclid=CPPorOert84CFZA2aQodZYwKiA

 

[jkust]

You can't put my inboard in gear to jam the prop shaft either since it is basically an automatic trans and the boat would have to be on for the electric shift solonoids to engage anyways. I just grab one of the blades and lean on the wrench. Not a huge fan of the 2x4 method on nibral props and I don't have any trouble holding onto it at the specified torque.

I hope to never have to, but i'm thinking of an onwater prop swop in deep water with your floating prop wrench and all...a worst case scenario. I'd hate to think of changing an inboard prop on the water. I'd float to the shallow of course in real life with my I/O hopefully first i expect in reality. I used to use the 2x4 method when swapping my alpha props on the trailer just so I didn't have to put it in gear.

 

[oldjeep]

I hope to never have to, but i'm thinking of an onwater prop swop in deep water with your floating prop wrench and all...a worst case scenario. I'd hate to think of changing an inboard prop on the water. I'd float to the shallow of course in real life with my I/O hopefully first i expect in reality. I used to use the 2x4 method when swapping my alpha props on the trailer just so I didn't have to put it in gear.

I changed a prop on my Bayliner in the water, but with the one side only platform it was easy. I carry a mask in the current boat but honestly don't think I could even change it in the water standing on the bottom in very calm water.

 

[fhhuber]

Main reason not to carry a spare is cost of the spare.

If you have a spare it should be kept on the boat.

 

[jkust]

I'm going to look into the prop bags...plenty of storage on the boat if in a nice prop bag. I used to store my spare right in the box it came in along with all the tools on my previous boat that had a perfect spot to store it. The prop boxes are huge. This forum is great to get you motivated. I just checked my bilge pump for the first time since buying my boat this spring because of a thread on here only to find that it was broken and replaced it. Really, how dumb is it to not have checked my bilge pump...almost as dumb as me not carrying one of my many spare props right on the boat.

 

[oldjeep]

Main reason not to carry a spare is cost of the spare.

If you have a spare it should be kept on the boat.

If you think a spare is expensive when you buy it ahead of time try buying one when you need it now. For mine there is almost a $200 difference between the online price and the I need it today from the local dealer price.

 

[jkust]

If you think a spare is expensive when you buy it ahead of time try buying one when you need it now. For mine there is almost a $200 difference between the online price and the I need it today from the local dealer price.

Pretty sure my local marina keeps the props in a secured, air tight, room with armed guards on a time lock given their 'need it today' prices. Gotta have the loan papers pre-approved before you buy any accessories from them.

 

[airshot]

Yep I carry a spare on my 22' Islander, always have and yes I can change it on the water, even practiced that little fun event. Will I get wet...you bet! I have found with the outdrive all the way up and sitting on my swim platform on the side (doesn't go all the way across) I can easily remove and install a prop. I also carry two extra prop nuts and hardware. Yep two...discovered they don't float and my reflexes are not fast enough to catch them.