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BillE



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PostPosted: Mon Oct 01, 2018 2:13 pm    Post subject: Change prop in water from dinghy? Reply with quote

Just wondering if anyone had ever managed to change props from the dinghy, or any other way with boat in water?
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 01, 2018 2:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have changed props from the dinghy, but also found it possible to change a prop while on my stomach draped over the raised engine. Attach a small float to your tools, and have a few spare cotter pins! Work methodically. Piece of cake - unless the water is rough, and then all bets are off. If you try it from a dinghy, secure the dinghy to your boat well, or whatever torque you apply to the prop will tend to move the dinghy as much as the prop.
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 01, 2018 2:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

yes and lower unit. Secure boat,, attach lines from transom to the dinghy. Get in dinghy and do a dry run, make adjustments and have easy access to side tilt button or someone in the boat to position motor. You may remove by sitting or kneeling, I am talla nd kneeling works better for me. A helper is great and remove watch, phone, wallet, etc. A lift or trailer is a lot better. Prop may need a dead blow hammer or soft mallet to remove. Apply some anti seize and use a cotter pin. Lube the prop shaft seal if it is has a zerk fitting.
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 01, 2018 3:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've changed them many times while in a wetsuit.
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 04, 2018 2:08 pm    Post subject: Changing props in the water Reply with quote

I make it a point to have an extra of any thing I may drop in the water.
Spacers, lock washers, cotter pins,etc. Wink
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 04, 2018 4:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

We also have changed many props from dinghy, a dock and in the water. I used to change a 35' inboard prop from a 3 blade cruising to a Martec folding racing prop with out using SCUBA in 3 to 4 dives twice a week.

Definitely lube all of the parts when you change the lower unit lube oil at least once each year. That way the prop will come off easily.

I also carry at least one extra of every part of the prop assembly--couter pins, thrust washers, castle nuts etc... Also be sure you have a prop nut wrench, a pair of long nose pliers or channel locks, and secure these to your wrist with a lanyard of some sort...

Also, every boat should have a spare prop. Nothing ruins a day, like a spun hub! They occur at the worse times~

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