Wtf

[maharg]

So I have now received my second ordered prop and it does not fit, it is same pitch, however it hits the anode. I had a half inch gap with the old prop, What an I supposed to do now, there is only one prop smaller in diameter than the solas one I bought, I already returned one and had to wait a month for the $ to get refunded. I want to take my boat out, but my first prop is bent and getting repaired. can I run it without the thrust washer? Or do I have to buy an anode? HELP!!!!!!!!

Its an 87 alpha 1 no power steering (teleflex)

The prop I bought is a 14 4/5 x17

If I need a trim tab anode, which one do I need and how do I install it?(hopefully I dont need one)

Should I send back the solas and get a Hustler?

 

[stevenj]

Re: Wtf

I took a grinder to mine, (anode)

 

[Bondo]

Re: Wtf

Ayuh,... That propshaft looks awfully dry, 'n rusty.... Where's yer Grease,..??

 

[maharg]

Re: Wtf

Ill be adding grase, is it ok to grind it? Will it cause any change in performance or handling?

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Wtf

Grinding a small notch will not hurt anything at all.

If you experience any change in performance it is due to a different prop design. That prop just has slightly more rake then the old one.

 

[apache61]

Re: Wtf

Here is a video showing how you can trim the tab.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGxparP3FWE&feature=related

 

[oldjeep]

Re: Wtf

The hustler would hit too. You can either grind it or buy a performance trim tab or an offset trim tab.

 

[maharg]

Re: Wtf

Grinding a small notch will not hurt anything at all.

If you experience any change in performance it is due to a different prop design. That prop just has slightly more rake then the old one.

I thought the rake was the pitch?

 

[maharg]

Re: Wtf

The hustler would hit too. You can either grind it or buy a performance trim tab or an offset trim tab.

Which one is the performance/offset?

 

[oldjeep]

Re: Wtf

Performance trim tab is smaller (so it doesn't work as well). An offset just moves the whole fin back about 1/2".

Performance:

Offset:

 

[maharg]

Re: Wtf

Will this one be good? Its an offset right?
http://www.iboats.com/Quicksilver-A...6187476--**********.340328263--view_id.166968

Does the zinc/aluminum thing make a difference?

 

[oldjeep]

Re: Wtf

Will this one be good? Its an offset right?
http://www.iboats.com/Quicksilver-A...6187476--**********.340328263--view_id.166968

Does the zinc/aluminum thing make a difference?

That one should work fine.

 

[steelespike]

Re: Wtf

Will this one be good? Its an offset right?
http://www.iboats.com/Quicksilver-A...6187476--**********.340328263--view_id.166968

Does the zinc/aluminum thing make a difference?

It is there to combat electrolysis and can be adjusted to combat prop torque.