hit a log

[duramat 462]

 

there is about 1/2" clearance between the hull and prop with the 1631. if i went with the 14", it would be 1/4" inch clearance. i don't have a bubble cut out.

Some have taken a flat piece of stainless steel and siliconed it to the surface to prevent gel coat burn. I think there were/are issues of cavitation with air being that close as well

[jiriki 13]

How fast were you going? OUCH!

15 mph.

[Jacksonfarms 6]

Delaware prop in Muncie indiana is where u could send it, I think almost every marina in indiana sends them there, we go to Tennessee some and they send there's there also. I'm only a few miles from them and they are very good to work with. I've had to visit them afew times.

[jiriki 13]

Nettles prop. Great service and fast.

http://www.nettleprops.com

 

 

Delaware prop in Muncie indiana is where u could send it, I think almost every marina in indiana sends them there, we go to Tennessee some and they send there's there also. I'm only a few miles from them and they are very good to work with. I've had to visit them afew times.

 

 

I'll give them both a call tomorrow. Well all three maybe and I'll talk to Acme too.

[RVR-RAT 269]

 

 

 

 

 

I'll give them both a call tomorrow. Well all three maybe and I'll talk to Acme too.

Good luck! Let us know how everything works out.

[jiriki 13]

I called them all. Nettles came out to be a better deal since I am repairing my prop and buying a new one. $50 off the repair costs. They recommended 1619 prop. Less pitch. There isn't enough room for a larger prop.

[jiriki 13]

15 mph.

Several of my friends asked me if I saw the log. The log was under water. I didn't see it. The passengers saw the log surface after the hit and sank back down again.

[Troy 234]

Dude! that sucks! hope you get back on the water soon and nothing else is damaged.

[RVR-RAT 269]

Dude! that sucks! hope you get back on the water soon and nothing else is damaged.

X2

[jiriki 13]

Fortunately, the new prop will be here tomorrow or Thursday according to Nettles. It's getting drop shipped from Acme.

 

Unfortunately, I need to figure out how to fix/replace one of the Lenco 101 actuators on the switch blade. I just need the housing.

 

Anyone have a busted one they would be willing to part with that has an intact housing?

[jiriki 13]

 

Looks like I really just need the end cap.

[Joe B 17]

Search for switchblade actuator. Short story is its special and only sold by the folks at switchblade. Sold in pairs. not cheap compared to lenco.

 

I was able to pop mine together and the other actuator did all the work but i had to be at a stop. dont trailer with the blade far, the negative bouncing will wear the actuators early. We dont use blade on unfamiliar lakes. And check the bolt for looseness every trip.

[Bigcatpt 408]

I called them all. Nettles came out to be a better deal since I am repairing my prop and buying a new one. $50 off the repair costs. They recommended 1619 prop. Less pitch. There isn't enough room for a larger prop.

Nettles has always been awesome to work with!

[jiriki 13]

Nettles has always been awesome to work with!

Got my tracking number. New prop scheduled to arrive tomorrow. Pretty fast.

[jiriki 13]

Is there a particular grade of grease I should put on the shaft before reinstalling the prop? In hopes of making it easy to uninstall in the future.

Also, what do I torque the nut down to? When I removed it, it wasn't torqued down at all. It was really easy to remove. The prop came off with just 2 light taps of a hammer/wood.

[Skibumm 184]

I have never put grease on the prop shaft prior to installing anew prop. That said I would never be able to get mine off with a hammer and wood. I always have used a prop puller.

[superdtf 68]

I'll be really, really surprised if your shaft isn't tweaked. You won't see it with the naked eye. But a prop, rudder, and switchblade tells me the shaft is likely bent... and it's much easier to change with the prop and rudder off.

[jiriki 13]

I'll be really, really surprised if your shaft isn't tweaked. You won't see it with the naked eye. But a prop, rudder, and switchblade tells me the shaft is likely bent... and it's much easier to change with the prop and rudder off.

I'll see if I can get a dial indicator. What's the tolerance?

[Kevin Baugh 78]

lets see a picture of the strut straight on from the back of the boat

[jiriki 13]