Spun Prop Hub

[FreeBeeTony]

Had a prop hub "spin" out of the blue today.....didn't hit anything.
Thought I had weeds on the outdrive.

Replaced prop and all is well.

I'm not complaining....was just surprised.

It was an "old school" prop, not the seperate hub........

 

[FreeBeeTony]

Re: Spun Prop Hub

Was wondering if anyone had one spin out of no where............

 

[Texasmark]

Re: Spun Prop Hub

How old was it? In time rubber deteriorates and gets hard and cracked. Can't provide the flexibility necessary for a slip hug. For the record, if I can help it, I will not buy a replaceable hub prop. Don't need to, have 4 for my current engine and will probably die before I wear them out.

Mark

 

[FreeBeeTony]

Re: Spun Prop Hub

Now I have to decide if it's worth getting this one fixed or getting a new one.

 

[Texasmark]

Re: Spun Prop Hub

Now I have to decide if it's worth getting this one fixed or getting a new one.

Do the math and do you like it?

Mark

 

[FreeBeeTony]

Re: Spun Prop Hub

It was probably the best performing prop I had.....keep in mind this isn't a speed boat.......

Just looked on iBoats and looks like I could get a 17" Vortex for less than $100 w/ shipping.....seems like a good deal.

Not sure how much it costs to re-hub a prop.

 

[Texasmark]

Re: Spun Prop Hub

It was probably the best performing prop I had.....keep in mind this isn't a speed boat.......

Just looked on iBoats and looks like I could get a 17" Vortex for less than $100 w/ shipping.....seems like a good deal.

Not sure how much it costs to re-hub a prop.

Sounds like a plan. Time to execute. Grin
Mark