Hello, I'm looking for advice from someone with knowledge of Michigan Wheel Rapture Props. I've been running a Rapture 13 1/4 x 17 on a 1995 Mercury 115 hp outboard since 1999, with complete satisfaction. I noticed recently, while slalom skiing, acceleration out of the hole, is noticeable slower than in the past. Given 17 years of use and my inspection of the hub and thrust washer, I've concluded that hub slippage under heavy load is occurring. So, my questions are as follows:
1. Can the Rapture Hub be rebuilt?
2. If yes, then would it be better to rebuild or replace?
3. If replace, since the Rapture is now obsolete, what should I replace it with.
The only reason acceleration matters to us, is skiing. I'm looking for the same acceleration performance I used to get from the Rapture. Top end is about 40 mph at 6000 rpm. Thank you for your consideration and replies
Doran
1. Can the Rapture Hub be rebuilt?
2. If yes, then would it be better to rebuild or replace?
3. If replace, since the Rapture is now obsolete, what should I replace it with.
The only reason acceleration matters to us, is skiing. I'm looking for the same acceleration performance I used to get from the Rapture. Top end is about 40 mph at 6000 rpm. Thank you for your consideration and replies
Doran