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21.05.2021 21:41:19
Step 1: Block the prop, so it doesn’t spin as you apply pressure to the prop nut. more
See full version: How to Change a Boat Propeller
Step 1: Block the prop, so it doesn’t spin as you apply pressure to the prop nut. more
Step 2: Straighten and remove the cotter pin, using a pair of pliers. (Some props will have a circular tab, instead of a cotter pin). more
Step 6: Before you put on the new prop, clean the spline and give it a fresh coat of grease.
Ready to get started? Read on, or watch our How to Change a Boat Propeller video.
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Changing the propeller can be a great way to improve boat performance. Using a lower-pitch prop might be useful for weekends where you’ll be towing skiers or wakeboarders with many people onboard. On a weekend when a long cruising adventure is planned, the ideal prop might have more pitch for improved fuel economy. Consult a Quicksilver dealer for advice on choosing the best prop for your boat and needs.
Pro tip: When removing the propeller, carefully note the order and orientation of washers and other hardware as each piece is removed, so that you put everything back in the right order. When installing a new Quicksilver prop with a Flo-Torq® hub kit, follow the installation instructions for that kit.
Removing and reinstalling a propeller is a basic maintenance task every boat owner should know how to accomplish. It’s easy to do, as demonstrated in this quick video produced by Quicksilver® Propellers and the team at Wired2Fish.
Smart boat owners carry onboard a spare propeller and the tools and hardware required to replace it. Ding your prop on a rock? It may be time to install that spare propeller, a job that will be easier if you’ve practiced a few times on dry land.
To check the prop shaft for fishing line, remove the propeller and the large thrust washer that’s behind the prop on some hub styles. The fishing line is often coated with grease and hard to see. Use a sharp pick or a small screwdriver to pull at the area around the prop-shaft seal to remove any line that may be present. If the seal is in good shape, reinstall the prop. If the seal is damaged, it might be best to consult a service tech to have the gearcase inspected. here
There are several common reasons why you might need to remove your propeller, and all of them contribute to longer propeller life, improved performance, or general maintenance and repair.
Remove the plastic insert [links]
Remove the splined insert here
Remove the retaining ring here
How to Change & Install Your Boat Propeller
Benefit: Reach top speed faster, get to that fishing spot sooner, turn sharper with ease, pull skiers and tubers without breaking a sweat and go farther on a single tank. That’s what the right propeller can do for your boat. more
I recently had some prop damage and had to change it out (see thread here: http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=320206). Granted this was my first time and it was a steep learning curve, and it looks like I misthreaded the nut so I have a minor repair yet in front of me. But even if things had gone well, it seems like changing a prop while sitting in the water would be a bit challenging.
I also have a short piece of a 2x4. to jam the prop against!
1) what approx. length do you cut the 2x4? [links]