What year they made the switch???

[riverwrangler1]

What year did they switch from shearpins to clutches? Who was the first? When did Evenrude switch.. I have a late 50's 18 hp and I love it except for the shearpin. On the river they call me Cpt. Shearpin if that tells ya anything.. I'm new to this site, Thanks

 

[steelespike]

Re: What year they made the switch???

Personally I think you are better off with the shear pin.If you repeatedly hit stuff with a rubber hub you'll be replacing it.