Bad day at the lake
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Printed Date: November-18-2024 at 3:33am
Topic: Bad day at the lake
Posted By: rfarkash
Subject: Bad day at the lake
Date Posted: July-31-2013 at 11:41pm
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Hit a rock today. Only going a bit above idle, but hit hard enought to stall engine. Should have known better but what's done is done. Pulling boat out tomorrow and writing off last 3 days of vacation :( but looking at it underwater prop is pretty toasted. Strut may be bent slightly based on fact that prop is difficult to turn. Rudder looks unscathed. Going to check shaft, alignment, etc but plan on ordering are shaft and maybe strut. Will take pic of prop and see if delta can salvage. Soo...... Anybody recommend a good shop south of boston who could straighten strut if not too bad? Thx Ron ------------- Ron 1989 Ski Nautique |
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Posted By: OverMyHead
Date Posted: July-31-2013 at 11:52pm
 I am just waiting for my turn. Was it the original style?------------- For thousands of years men have felt the irresistible urge to go to sea, and many of them died. Things got better after they invented boats. 1987 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: dwouncmd
Date Posted: August-01-2013 at 12:10am
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I did the same thing last summer. Prop and shaft bent. Transmission rebuilt by Fantastic Finishes Marine. Delta reworked the prop. A new ARE shaft arrived this week. I will see this weekend if the shaft centers in the log, if not strut work is next... ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6535&sort=&pagenum=2" rel="nofollow - 89 SN <a href="http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6567&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow">7 |
Posted By: CrazyCanuck
Date Posted: August-01-2013 at 1:19am
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How hard a hit does it take to bend the shaft? Its pretty heavy... I just had my prop come back from repair, but am trusting that the shaft is ok. I have not got a dial indicator to check it. The bends on my prop were little curls and such on the outer 3/8 of and inch on all 3 blades.....that sound bad enough? ------------- https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRtW3vJrMHLdqBzndt9VX3oOpBuRopGlzKq9Ea7pAO7wnTuoD8E8g |
Posted By: Bones71
Date Posted: August-01-2013 at 1:28am
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I bent my shaft this spring. Not fun. I was out on the river tonight. The water was like glass. I was going around 40 and all of a sudden I saw this piece of dock floating! About a 3' by 10 length. I just missed it. Scared me. You never know what's out there. Tony. ------------- That money talks, I'll not deny, I heard it once: It said 'Goodbye' |
Posted By: dwouncmd
Date Posted: August-01-2013 at 9:58am
I don't know the answer that question, but with the old shaft out, it is amazing how bent is is. http://www.correctcraftfan.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27350&title=sad-day-on-the-lake-bent-propeller" rel="nofollow - look at this post to see pictures of the prop. I had at least two hits on the shaft a couple of years apart, and who knows how many the previous owner had, but the one that bent that prop felt pretty hard, and I think that hit bent the rudder too. As has been stated before, most of the bend was aft of the strut, though there was some forward of the strut as well. Moreover, I could still turn the prop by hand though there was a point in the rotation that was more difficult. Despite feeling no vibration when running, according to Vince at FFM, the transmission showed evidence of improper alignment (wear caused by side loading). All this is just to say that your eye might not see and your hand might not feel something out of tolerance that is meaningful. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6535&sort=&pagenum=2" rel="nofollow - 89 SN <a href="http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6567&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow">7 |
CrazyCanuck wrote:Posted By: rfarkash
Date Posted: August-01-2013 at 10:22am
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Original style shaft? Yes - single taper. 1 YO acme prop :( Strut and rudder original. What are the chances the mounting holes on a new strut line up with the ones in the boat? Thx Ron ------------- Ron 1989 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: dwouncmd
Date Posted: August-01-2013 at 11:39am
Ron, Getting the coupler off a single taper shaft is a pain, though I did manage to get mine off with a C clamp type prop puller. Getting the single taper coupler back on is an even worse pain, which is why, if you are thinking about pulling the shaft, a lot of people suggest going to an ARE double taper shaft. And if you are going to do all that, replace the strut (cutlass) bearing and do a good alignment while you are at it. I think that it is unlikely a new strut will have mounting holes that line up. You should be able to get the original strut straightened for much less than buying a new or even a used one, and straightening the strut should be at lot less complicated than having the prop reconditioned; members have even posted their attempts at strut straightening. I suspect any good machine shop could straighten the strut, which is not true of the prop, though I would definitely prefer a shop that does marine work over auto work. Wayne ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6535&sort=&pagenum=2" rel="nofollow - 89 SN <a href="http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6567&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow">7 |
Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: August-01-2013 at 2:41pm
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I bought a new strut & the hole didn't line up - just because of sloppy drilling location. One hole was 3/8 inch off. Some glass cloth & epoxy resin & the hull hole was moved to match. ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |
Posted By: GlassSeeker
Date Posted: August-01-2013 at 3:29pm
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I've seen and removed railroad ties floating flush with the water surface...found while barefooting and luckily missed, lucky for footer AND boat. ------------- This is the life |
Posted By: rfarkash
Date Posted: August-01-2013 at 7:34pm
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Pulled bost today. Prop pretty mangled, but other damage minimal. Gel coat around strut sound, but strut may be bent a tad - cant see damage visually, but prop takes 1 firm hand to rotate vs 1 finger before. Rudder appears fine. Shaft tbd. Will attach pics when I have good service. I've removed and reinstalled single taper coupler before, this gives me the opportunity to get an ARE double taper. So, what's the over under delta can fix prop? Also, do they do strut straightening? Silver lining is that today was too windy to play, and tomorrow is forecast for rain, so only going to miss 1 day of fun. Thx Ron ------------- Ron 1989 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: dwouncmd
Date Posted: August-01-2013 at 7:44pm
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Delta can definitely do the prop, and do a good job for about $100 plus shipping. They will do the strut too, not sure how much that costs. Good people... ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6535&sort=&pagenum=2" rel="nofollow - 89 SN <a href="http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6567&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow">7 |
Posted By: 74Wind
Date Posted: August-01-2013 at 8:48pm
Attaboy. A conscientious boater will always pick up something someone could hit.   ------------- 1974 Southwind 18 1975 Century Mark II |
Posted By: GlassSeeker
Date Posted: August-01-2013 at 11:57pm
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They are parking stops at the ramp now....not easy getting waterlogged railroad ties up the ramp...but just the thought of hitting something like that makes you take action when possible. I was most concerned with us hitting it to tell you the truth  ------------- This is the life |
Posted By: gun-driver
Date Posted: August-03-2013 at 12:53pm
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[QUOTE=dwouncmd] Delta can definitely do the prop, and do a good job for about $100 plus shipping.QUOTE] Not totally true. They sent my 1442 back with a note saying "un-repairable" |
Posted By: dwouncmd
Date Posted: August-03-2013 at 3:14pm
Wow. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6535&sort=&pagenum=2" rel="nofollow - 89 SN <a href="http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6567&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow">7 |