Yup. That's what I do. Gary ~~~~~~~_/)~~~~~~
On Fri, Oct 28, 2016 at 10:44 AM, Nate Flesness via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > My surveyor pointed out that if you place a shaft zinc FORWARD of the > cutlass bearing, coupler failure will NOT result in a big hole in your > boat. I see them AFT all the time walking boatyards after haulout.. > > Nate > > On Thu, Oct 27, 2016 at 6:40 PM, Gary Russell via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> You are lucky the shaft didn't exit the boat! >> Gary >> S/V Kaylarah >> >> ~~~~~~~_/)~~~~~~ >> >> >> On Thu, Oct 27, 2016 at 7:37 PM, Daniel Sheer via CnC-List < >> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> >>> I have a 2 blade MaxProp which feathers rather than folds, but I also >>> had a vibration problem. My mechanic suggested that the length of shaft >>> from the strut to the prop was to long. He extended the key slot at the >>> front of the shaft by about 2" and drilled new dimples for the set screws. >>> It got rid of much of the vibration. Not all, but quite a lot. >>> Unfortunately the coupling at the tranny was worn, and eventually the shaft >>> slipped out prior to the start of a race. Was able to re-insert the shaft >>> in the coupling with much grunting and groaning, but missed the race. Had >>> to replace the coupling. Since then all's been good enough. >>> >>> Dan Sheer >>> Pegathy - LF38 >>> Rock Creek off the Patapsco >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> >>> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you >>> wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: >>> https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >>> >>> All Contributions are greatly appreciated! >>> >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you >> wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: >> https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> >> All Contributions are greatly appreciated! >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > >
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