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parrothd
07-03-2012, 07:16 PM
So I broke down and purchased a new prop, but it'll barely clears the trailer, probably have 1/4" clearance, maybe less. for shimming should I shim the entire bunk or can I just do the end? Probably raise it 1/2"...

mnpracing
07-04-2012, 03:21 AM
So I broke down and purchased a new prop, but it'll barely clears the trailer, probably have 1/4" clearance, maybe less. for shimming should I shim the entire bunk or can I just do the end? Probably raise it 1/2"...

use 2 shims on each of the rear-most bunk supports and 1 on each of the 2nd set of supports from the rear. 1 shim = piece of HDPE 3/8" or so.

parrothd
07-05-2012, 09:08 AM
Is that sold at home depot or west marine? I have some pressure treated 1/2, I'll have to play around...thanks!

mnpracing
07-05-2012, 09:33 AM
Is that sold at home depot or west marine? I have some pressure treated 1/2, I'll have to play around...thanks!

I got mine directly from boatmate, but it looks to be very similar to the boards I've seen at West Marine.