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Thread: Getting prepared for new prop!
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05-22-2018, 09:32 AM #1
Getting prepared for new prop!
Finally pulled the trigger on a new Acme 1615 prop, should be here today. At 14 1/2" diameter, it won't fit without hitting the trailer - no problem, needed to put some TLC on the bunks anyways. My boat has had a previous life of being in less than fresh water 100% of it's life and while steps were taken to adapt to that (closed cooling upgrade, galvanized trailer), several items have not fared a rust free life - the bunk hardware to highlight as one example. It really is amazing the use of cheap hardware translates to it rusting, then migrating to the steel galvanized supports of the trailer - supports that probably would not have rusted if the hardware held up. Moral? Don't cut corners!
New prop comes today via UPS, any suggestions removing the old prop? 2 jaw puller? Fabricate prop puller from C-Clamp? I assume it will be on there pretty good, appears to be original prop.
Sorry for the dark pictures, was burning the midnight oil last night. Method of lifting and look at all that prop clearance!!!
Check your bunk bolts!!!
I didn't really want to redo the bunks and carpet since the carpet was in good shape. The old mounting holes were toast though so I offset my spacers forward 2" which helped move the bunks rearward on the trailer 2" and helps with the interference with the auxiliary bunks at the bow.
Finished product:
2008 OBV
325 EFI with closed cooling
Gravity III with 750's in the rear, 400 stock floor, 750 IBS
Servo valve ballast upgrade
Wetsounds Rev10
JL Amps, WS420BT
2000 Outback LS <-- Sold!!!
310 Carb Direct Drive
800# Rear Locker
750# IBS (should have kept this for the OBV)
Dual Batteries with 2 Bank Charger System
Kenwood Head with Remotes
Too many hours restoring exterior from prior negligence to count!
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05-22-2018, 09:48 AM #2
I'd recommend buying an acme puller. I made a puller from a c-clamp, the metal isn't strong enough and it just bent the clamp. If that's the original prop, it'll be even tougher to get off. You could probably reinforce the spine of the clamp, but it's worth the money for the real deal.
2019 Supra SL450
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05-22-2018, 10:00 AM #3
Is the 14.5 going to clear the hull?
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05-22-2018, 10:04 AM #42008 OBV
325 EFI with closed cooling
Gravity III with 750's in the rear, 400 stock floor, 750 IBS
Servo valve ballast upgrade
Wetsounds Rev10
JL Amps, WS420BT
2000 Outback LS <-- Sold!!!
310 Carb Direct Drive
800# Rear Locker
750# IBS (should have kept this for the OBV)
Dual Batteries with 2 Bank Charger System
Kenwood Head with Remotes
Too many hours restoring exterior from prior negligence to count!
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05-22-2018, 11:31 AM #5
Nicely done on the trailer! That’s almost exactly what I did under our old ‘06. But I was using the extra blocks under the bunks to lift the boat. We also redid the bunks and carpet though. Not super fun, but not hard either. Good thing my wife helped. I can’t wrap a present to save my life so a 2x4 didn’t stand a chance! Lol
Overkill is underrated
2006 Supra 24SSV Gravity Games- traded but never forgotten
2017 Supra SA 400
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05-22-2018, 11:47 AM #6Senior Member
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Wow. You went all out, I just shim the rear. Next time put the prop on, it'll still fit, but put the trailer deeper in the water so it floats off. Then shim the rear bunk while the boat is off.
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2006 Moomba Mobius LSV - Sold
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05-22-2018, 11:56 AM #72008 OBV
325 EFI with closed cooling
Gravity III with 750's in the rear, 400 stock floor, 750 IBS
Servo valve ballast upgrade
Wetsounds Rev10
JL Amps, WS420BT
2000 Outback LS <-- Sold!!!
310 Carb Direct Drive
800# Rear Locker
750# IBS (should have kept this for the OBV)
Dual Batteries with 2 Bank Charger System
Kenwood Head with Remotes
Too many hours restoring exterior from prior negligence to count!