Conference wahoo::fishing

re .0

Dave,
	I haven't seen the add you talk about, but many of the Marine (boating)
catalogs have the Graphite Props listed (Overton's is one - call 1-800-334-6541)
As I recall though from the old boats notes file, those people who had tried the
graphite composition props were VERY disappointed in what they got for their
money...

			Al

    Bliss in woburn has compsite props. They look like a nice spare
    but not what I would run all the time.
    
    Bruce

    	Gander Mountain spring/summer catalog on page 65 has them. They
    range in price from $30 - $58. If you tell me the year, make, and
    size of your motor I'll give you an exact price and the order #.
    You can call Gander Mountain 24hrs a day, 7 days a week at
    1-800-558-9410. The brand name is Comprop.
    
    	These props flex under use. They claim a flex from 21 pitch
    to 17 pitch on stern drives and 19 to 17 pitch change on mid-range
    outboards. This supposedly makes them a combination power/cruise/speed
    prop. During a high speed hit the blades are designed to shear leaving
    stubs that are ample to get you back in. This is supposed to reduce
    drive train stress if you hit something (again:-).
    
    RAYJ
    

    Has anyone tried these on a stern drive.  the pitch change sounds
    too good to be true.  At the price I don't care if the blades shear
    they cost about the same as rebuilding a prop.  My stainless cost
    me $85 the last time.

    This subject gives me the shakes and cold sweats. Lets not talk
    of boat damage anymore.
                                               NIGHTCRAWLER~~~~~~~~~~~~

    Yo Crawler -
    Lavender here.
      Ive hit my lover unit a couple of times last year. Twice due to
    real low water. I was lucky. Outside of some deep scratches......
    Thought I was going to die...
    Tell me (I wont mention it to anyone else - and everyone else Ill
    ask not to read your reply - right fella's?) what it is costing
    you. Include the spiritual and mental as well. Did your transom or
    boat get damaged? Or just the engine. All back together?
    
      This being the 2nd year owning the boat (ever) Im getting even
    more daring - and hopefully capable of launching and keeping it
    off the 'structure' - so to speak. I wonder what Ill get into.
    Hmmmmm... I should be even more careful?? Like Bass fishing is 'going
    in harms way' - where have I heard that before?? I loved to invest
    in stainless prop - but it seems like its just a matter of time
    ...... 
    

    The way things are going, I think I'm getting more cautious with
    experience.  I hit a rock in the river yesterday and took a healthy
    chunk out of the skeg... no prop damage this time.  If you're gonna
    talk about the $$$, how about itemizing ... that way I can see how
    reckless I can afford to be.
    
    Steve
    

    one word of caution...these props are only good for speeds up to
    35 or miles per hour. Don't put them on a big engine or they will
    tear up your lower unit!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    
    Ranger Ron (who looked into these closely)

    YO, OK Lavender..... but only because you promised nobody else will
    read this. The entire lower end was replaced to the tune of $1077.80.
    Dare to be daring. This encludes the STAINLESS PROP I decided to
    go with so as to get out of that holeshot quicker to hit rocks faster!
       Thank some deity for insurance. I had 100 dollar deductable.
    I am still getting up the courage to go back to Webster Lake.....
    
                                               NIGHTCRAWLER~~~~~~~~

    
    Yo WORM, are we still on for WEBSTER this weekend?
    
    TBDW
    

YO TBDW,
             Only if I can drive 65mph like I did at Whitehall this
    last weekend!
                                 NIGHTCRAWLER~~~~~~

    Yo, Nightcrawler
    
    65mph, That should do another good job on the lowerunit when you hit
    one of the VERY FEW submerged rocks in Whitehall.
    
    Rich

    YO Rich,
                It was sick. But it had to be done. You know the narrow
    channel that runs through it with all the structure? We're talkin
    full thottle and then a 360' around the island and back through
    again. I went through 27gallons of gas. My merc is now well broken
    in and purring like a kitten. 
                I must have been mad! By the way, several 5 and 6 pound
    Bass were taken at the tourney. They were not in my livewell tho...
    
                                   NIGHTCRAWLER~~~~~~~~~ who was briefly
                                                         insane...

    Its been a couple of years since I'v been there, but as I remember that
    channel is a little shallow in some spots. But you were probably
    going so fast only the prop was in the water. There are a lot of 
    nice fish in there, BIG pike too. Soooooo did you get any in the 
    boat, or just play Speed Racer of the water ways.
    
    Rich 

    YO RICH,
                   Ya, thats the spot. Yes got some in the boat but
    not enough to place. The racing was after the tourney. Oddly, several
    fish that I measured on the water with the KEEPER COUNTER that I had
    doubts about, that looked fine by 1/4" or more, were shorties at weigh
    in. Very embarrassing! I guess fear shrunk them down. They did not
    appear overly relaxed...HA HA. BDW told me to step on em' prior
    to weigh in once. Perhaps it's good advise!
                                                 NIGHTCRAWLER~~~~~~~~

>> BDW told me to step on em' prior to weigh in once.

YO, Nitecrawla...

Ya measure from the tip o' the tail to the tip o' the mouth....

NOT from the tip o' the tail to the tip o' the stomach hanging outta the 
mouth!!

-hsj-

    
    I would never suggest such a thing....
    
    You just step on em a little.......... Just enough to "relaxe em"
    
    At least that's what I heard somewhere.  I never said it
    
   Fred
    

    re.17
           Fred? said to squash them down with heavy Red Wing work boots.
    Naturally I was appalled at the idea and thought a large rolling
    pin would work much better. An interesting form of relaxation...
    
                                      NIGHTCRAWLER~~~~~~~~~~~

    
    	I have a question about props.  The prop on my motor is a little
    loose.  The nut is loose but it has a cotter pin through it which
    keeps it on and from loosening any further.  Should this nut be tight?
    Do you tighten it and then back off half a turn or something such as
    trailer bearings?  Thank you.
    
    	Swivel