Which model VP leg? Need to remove props

[winbasic]

Hi,

Looks like the weekend run has resulted in me picking up a crab pot as when the boat was lifted, the leg has a swag of crab pot rope wrapped around the base of the leg and between the Duo Props. When I got home, I checked the manual about how to remove the props only to be confronted with various models of legs.

Now the picture in the book tells me that I have a DP-E drive unit because of the 4 fin props but I don't have a cone. The DPX-DP-S and XDP props look closer to what I have but they are only 3 fin so now I'm confused!

Apart from what leg do I have, should I actually have a prop cone on my leg? Also, when I do actually remove the propellors to get rid of the remaining rope, do I need to grease the splines and do I need a new nut? Should they be torqued?

Thanks in advance for any assistance!!

 

[Don S]

Re: Which model VP leg? Need to remove props

It's a DP-S drive

 

[winbasic]

Re: Which model VP leg? Need to remove props

It's a DP-S drive

Thanks Don. Reading through the workshop manual it seems pretty straight forward. I'm assuming the propellor tool kit (Part # 3855516-5) must be a special tool and not a standard socket or torque wrench.

When I go to refit the front propellor, I understand it has splines which need to be lined up but how do I know what 'angle' to put it on in relation to the rear propellor or will it only go on in one particular position?

 

[Don S]

Re: Which model VP leg? Need to remove props

Moving to prop topics and questions.

The props are not timed, Just stick em on.
The outer prop takes a 1-3/16" socket. The inside prop needs the special wrench.

 

[winbasic]

Re: Which model VP leg? Need to remove props

Thanks again Don - should the leg have a 'prop cone' on it? The picture is how I purchased the boat but wasn't sure if I should have a cone or not.