Originally Posted by
Ed G
Nice report Al!!
We definetly will be using this as a guide for the props we are testing.
We will add to it by doing 0-36 mph runs.
seems your average results from 4 runs are pretty similar to my tests with just 2 runs (at the different speeds) so I'll stick to 2 runs. Of course, this decision will be left up to the testers - since it's their boat :)
When completed, and if you wish, we can combine all reports into one thread.
I think one more thing we should add to the reports is - amount of clearance between prop and trailer.
More suggestions on prop changing...
Get rid of that wrench that comes with the puller kit. That thing is almost impossible to work with. I use a 1 1/8" socket - 1/2" drive
instead of a hammer or a sledge and whacking the prop puller, I use a 2 foot bar that I slip over the handle of the socket wrench - gives me the extra leverage needed to break the prop loose. The bar is actually a horseshoe pole
I use a c-clamp to hold down a short length of 2x4 to trap the prop.
Use a little waterproof grease inside the prop.
Oh, last but not least - if you are done with your prop testing, get yourself a new nyloc and put it on. Those things aren't designed to be used over and over.
Daze and SJTLMT, I have new nyloc's for you guys.
EDIT...Al, hope you don't mind - I copied your test form and added it to the post "final round of prop test threads". This is a sticky and will stay at the top for a while.
When we get all the data, including yours, we can put it all into the same format - being yours or sandm's.