I'm about to deliver a boat that had a max prop installed with the wrong key on the shaft, which caused problems. Andy C&C 40 Peregrine
Andrew Burton 61 W Narragansett Newport, RI USA 02840 http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/ +401 965-5260 > On Nov 30, 2016, at 16:32, Joel Aronson via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > > Perhaps the shaft is not tapered properly? > > Joel > >> On Wed, Nov 30, 2016 at 4:29 PM, Brian Fry via CnC-List >> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> I purchased La Neige last year. She has a 3 blade max prop folding prop. >> There was alot of slop/play and I removed it and sent it back to the >> manufacturer. It was refurbished, then returned to me. The local yard, a Max >> Prop approved installer assisted in the reinstallation. At the time I >> thought there was still some play, but hte yard assured me it was fine. >> After haulout this year I again noticed the excessive amount of play. After >> disassembly I see some worrying wear on the gears. So, I removed it to ship >> it back again. After cleaning it I reassembled it to place it in the box for >> shipping and I notice the play is almost negligible. >> I called the Rep at the Manufacturer and he is as baffled as I am. >> Does anyone here have any ideas what may be causing this? (play when >> installed, but not when removed from shaft?) >> >> -- >> Brian Fry >> S/V La Neige >> 1993 C&C 37/40XL >> HdG Maryland >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish >> to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: >> https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> >> All Contributions are greatly appreciated! >> > > > > -- > Joel > 301 541 8551 > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish > to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
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