Zincs. What again? No different this time.

[M. R. Bober]

This past week--while enjoying the CDSOA Chesapeake Cruise--I checked the status of the prop's zinc. This is the "two part" fitting from West Marine. Althought RESPITE was launched in April enough of the zinc had eroded to allow movement on its mounting!! About three turns on the allen nut put everything right, but it's not my favorite job (no sea nettles, yet).

I suggest that you check the fit. I sanded the rough edge before mounting to try to prevent any play, but to no avail. Anyone else have this issue?

Best wishes,
Mitchell Bober
RESPITE
CD330

[brian]

This past week--while enjoying the CDSOA Chesapeake Cruise--I checked the status of the prop's zinc. This is the "two part" fitting from West Marine. Althought RESPITE was launched in April enough of the zinc had eroded to allow movement on its mounting!! About three turns on the allen nut put everything right, but it's not my favorite job (no sea nettles, yet).

I suggest that you check the fit. I sanded the rough edge before mounting to try to prevent any play, but to no avail. Anyone else have this issue?


Best wishes,
Mitchell Bober
RESPITE
CD330

Try striking (nothing too aggressive) it with a hammer next year to make sure its seated, then tighten/check the bolts again.



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