Prop removal and reconditioning

[gplume]

Looking for a little advice;

Have some vibration on one shaft....and have one prop with a small ding in it, so adding things up believe it is the culprit.Thus I want to remove the props and have them "trued" up.

??? Should I expect both shafts to be std threads, or is it normal that one side has reverse threads???

Prop truing in the north east. I heard Essex Machine works was good, but the web link I found for them takes me to a porn site?? (for real).... (havn't tried the phone number yet, but am a little worried as to what Iwill get.) Any suggestions on who is good,reliable, and reasonable in the NE region.

Any feedback is welcome...Thanks

Giff

[Harry Babb]

Giff,

Most likely both of your shaft are RIGHT HAND thread. It was a practice a lot of years ago to thread the Starboard shaft with LEFT HAND threads.....I have not seen a left hand threaded shaft in years.........

I say both of your shafts are RIGHT HAND thread.

Now...as for the Porn site.........are you sure????? Better forward the link so we, the FAITHFUL, can confirm your findings. LOL

Harry

[Mikey]

If its an 800 # give it a shot.
If its a 900# run!

[Dug]

Giff,

I have used H&H Propellor and they have been great.

Boston Boat show starts up this weekend. H&H will be there, as will New England Propellor. Both are good houses. I buy my zincs from NE every year.

Dug

[Capt Dick Dean]

We've been to Scituate a few times. What a beautiful New England town. It's out of a picture book.

[gplume]

All-

Thanks for the great feedback...much appreciated!

For those that might be curious about "Essex Machine Works" new business venture;

(Note I got the link through a boating info web site "boating industry buyers guide"(not trying to spread any swill honest)....check it out....they're not just props anymore.)

MACHINE WORKS AT ESSEX, INC.
City of New London Facility/75 Crystal Ave.
New London, CT, 06320 United States
Phone: 860/447-3935
Fax: 860/447-8458

www.machineworksatessex.com

Category:
Couplings, shaft, flexible
Couplings, shaft, rigid
Couplings, tapered
Drives, stern
Fins, boat stabilizing

[jspiezio]

All-

Thanks for the great feedback...much appreciated!

For those that might be curious about "Essex Machine Works" new business venture;

(Note I got the link through a boating info web site "boating industry buyers guide"(not trying to spread any swill honest)....check it out....they're not just props anymore.)

MACHINE WORKS AT ESSEX, INC.
City of New London Facility/75 Crystal Ave.
New London, CT, 06320 United States
Phone: 860/447-3935
Fax: 860/447-8458

www.machineworksatessex.com

Category:
Couplings, shaft, flexible
Couplings, shaft, rigid
Couplings, tapered
Drives, stern
Fins, boat stabilizing

I'm in a parallel industry and have been watching them move in this direction for a while. Interesting, to me anyway, as they incorporate more facitlities and capabilities.

[Tony Meola]

[I'm in a parallel industry and have been watching them move in this direction for a while. Interesting, to me anyway, as they incorporate more facitlities and capabilities.]

Huh? A parallel industry as in before they went to where the money is or a parallel industry where the money is?

Tony Meola

[lobsta1]

I can strongly recommend Ocean Prop in R.I. (I think in Middleton) They are one of the oldest Propscan franchises in the country.
Al

[jspiezio]

[I'm in a parallel industry and have been watching them move in this direction for a while. Interesting, to me anyway, as they incorporate more facitlities and capabilities.]

Huh? A parallel industry as in before they went to where the money is or a parallel industry where the money is?

Tony Meola

one where the money is, and hopefully will stay!