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Moody Blue 
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 Posted: October-29-2017 at 1:06pm |
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White Lake Marine in North Carolina, correct?
Sorry about the multiple posts on this topic. |
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Moody Blue
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Posted: October-29-2017 at 1:01pm |
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Right Tim. I don’t like the no return policy at all. I’ll try White Lake also.
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TRBenj
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Posted: October-29-2017 at 12:57pm |
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I wouldn’t do business with a dealer with a no-return policy in a case like this.
N3 or White Lake will find what you need. Ditto what Pete said on the shaft. |
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Moody Blue
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Posted: October-29-2017 at 12:53pm |
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Hi Pete
I won’t be the one to check the shaft. The Martinique is at my local boat service for winter storage. When I locate the correct strut, I’ll take it and my prop to them and have it evaluated. |
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: October-29-2017 at 12:36pm |
"does not appear" doesn't sound very definite. How did you check it? Hopefully with a dial indicator. |
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Moody Blue
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Posted: October-29-2017 at 12:17pm |
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There is a shaft strut on eBay through Watercraft Sales in Wisconsin. The mounting holes seem to match my measurements. I’ll call them Monday to detail other measurements. They list the part # as S141. That is not on the parts list that Pete provided. I wonder though if it cross references to a 6DV. They seem to have a “no return” policy so I’m not in a hurry to purchase it unless it meets exact measurements and/or I have found no other strut by spring. Mark at N3 is going to root through some stock for a 6DV on Monday.
Does strut part # S141 mean anything to anyone? Thanks again for all of your help. |
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: October-28-2017 at 7:19am |
Ken, That's Reid's Classic and yes, he used an adjustable strut. |
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Moody Blue
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Posted: October-27-2017 at 11:17pm |
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Thanks Pete. The shaft does not appear to be bent. I’ll certainly have it checked.
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Posted: October-27-2017 at 10:29pm |
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Pete
Is the picture of the broken shaft one that you got somewhere on the internet.? Only reason I wonder is because that strut is a strange looking one. It looks like it's 2 pieces that are bolted together It looks like an adjustable strut from Deep Blue Yacht Supply maybe |
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Posted: October-27-2017 at 10:02pm |
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Richard,
If you haven't removed the shaft yet, I suggest checking for a bend aft of the strut now as it may save you the time of removing the coupling at the trans. If the shaft is bent, and you decide to go with the double taper, just cut the shaft aft of the coupling to remove the shaft. Getting the coupling off by using the bolt and spacer trick can be time consuming. I don't recommend straightening a shaft if the bend is aft of the strut. That is the highest stress area and if straightened will most likely break. Here's an example of a broken shaft I suspect had been straightened: 
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: October-27-2017 at 7:47pm |
Richard, If the shaft is more than .003 out, it's bad. Check just aft of the strut since that's where most bend from a prop strike. They can be straightened but that can be taking a chance. It works I'd say 50% of the time. If the shaft is bad, you may what to consider a double taper shaft since it eliminates the rather tedious heat shrink fitting of the shaft coupling half at the trans end. |
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Moody Blue
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Posted: October-27-2017 at 11:08am |
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Hi Pete
Thanks for the list and number. Prop is being taken care of and shaft will be evaluated. |
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Posted: October-27-2017 at 8:33am |
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Richard,
No markings but here's the list. You need a 6DV strut.
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Posted: October-27-2017 at 8:28am |
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Richard,
From the looks of the strut, how's the prop, prop shaft and rudder? |
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Moody Blue
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Posted: October-27-2017 at 8:25am |
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Posted: October-27-2017 at 7:52am |
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Please call Woody at 407-851-1965 Believe I have one in stock
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Moody Blue
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Posted: October-26-2017 at 11:08pm |
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I’m still in need of a strut. Thanks for your help Scott. Wasn’t quite it. |
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Posted: October-26-2017 at 8:41pm |
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Posted: October-26-2017 at 7:52pm |
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Hello
I am looking for a prop shaft strut for my '72 Martinique. My current strut is bent, twisted and has multiple stress cracks in the flange. I know there is talk here about having struts straightened but the stress cracks make me think it shouldn't be repaired. The mounting holes measure 4 ½" centers lengthwise and 2 ¼" widthwise. I'm not finding any identifying markings on it. Log length is 5 1/4” . Top of log from base on both ends measures roughly 6 ¼" and 4 ¼" tall. Thoughts, suggestions or available struts would be great. Thanks!   
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