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Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations

30-07-2008, 10:22

Replies: 21

Vari-prop vs. Max-prop

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Posted By fstbttms

Well, you're right in that the video narration...

Well, you're right in that the video narration does seem to indicate that U.S-built boats will need to have the threads shortened. However, I just called PYI to verify (and spoke with the guy who...

Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations

30-07-2008, 08:51

Replies: 21

Vari-prop vs. Max-prop

Views: 20,037

Posted By fstbttms

Sorry, this is simply not true. The prop shaft...

Sorry, this is simply not true. The prop shaft threads need to be shortened only if they extend too far beyond the Max Prop nut which is not the case in the majority of installations. Model or age is...

Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations

30-07-2008, 07:14

Replies: 21

Vari-prop vs. Max-prop

Views: 20,037

Posted By fstbttms

Judging from your pix of the prop, it may be. I...

Judging from your pix of the prop, it may be. I have never come across one that couldn't be lubricated with a zerk fitting before.

Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations

29-07-2008, 07:30

Replies: 21

Vari-prop vs. Max-prop

Views: 20,037

Posted By fstbttms

Only true in a small percentage of installations....

Only true in a small percentage of installations.

Not necessary. Cutting off excess shaft threads underwater is not a particularly difficult task. I have done it more than a few times with...

Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations

29-07-2008, 07:24

Replies: 21

Vari-prop vs. Max-prop

Views: 20,037

Posted By fstbttms

Exactly as you you do it out of the water- with a...

Exactly as you you do it out of the water- with a grease gun and the 6mm zerk fitting supplied with the prop. The body of the prop has two threaded holes into which the zerk fitting can be screwed....

Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations

28-07-2008, 09:12

Replies: 21

Vari-prop vs. Max-prop

Views: 20,037

Posted By fstbttms

I am one of those who would tell you that you...

I am one of those who would tell you that you absolutely can change the pitch of a Max Prop underwater because I have done it many times. Is it something that a novice should attempt? Maybe not. But...

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