Prop question?

[daviddsims]

I am looking a buying a 16 feet 120 hp mercruiser glasstream ski boat. The motor was gone through and had a cracked head replaced a year ago and hasnt been run much since. Took it out for a test drive and everything good except light bow which i discussed in an earlier thread. But my question is when the boat is not running and you spin the prop by hand there is a clicking noise. Is this normal or signs of a problem? I dont have that much experience with boats so thats why I am asking. Thanks

 

[WillyBWright]

Re: Prop question?

If it's doing it and the shift is in Neutral, it needs adjusting. If in Forward, ratcheting is normal.