Solas Propellers

DJL · 25 January 2003, 15:08

I bought a solas prop at the LBS and have only just had the chance to fit it - trouble is it doesn't fit!

I was just wondering how the prop shafts vary in size between manufactures? - I thought they were the same, but maybe not.

At least its their fault - they knew what engine it was for.

Daniel

crazyhorse · 25 January 2003, 15:12

Some prop shaft sizes are different depending on manufacturer and hp,If they know this then let them change it for free.

Charles · 25 January 2003, 15:58

Not only do the shafts differ in size, the splines differ and the lengths differ as well. A Merc prop won't fit on an Evinrude, and so on. Who did you get the prop from - dingbats!

DJL · 25 January 2003, 17:07

I got the prop from Steel Developments at the LBS after hearing their name mentioned on the forums.

I told them exactly what engine I had and the vital statistics of my current prop.

Good job their not to far from where I live - postage wouldn't be cheap

Charles · 25 January 2003, 18:30

Very surprising indeed, they are very good with sound advice and experience. Oh well, everyone can make a mistake now and again.

Phill · 25 January 2003, 19:39

Possibly a packing problem, they're normally excellent. The letter after your prop size - i.e. 13X17 G is the spline size.

DJL · 25 January 2003, 20:45

Quote:

Originally posted by Phill
Possibly a packing problem, they're normally excellent. The letter after your prop size - i.e. 13X17 G is the spline size.

I've just had a look at the box, it says Mercury 25 - 60 HP, so I guess they just put the wrong prop in the box.

Jonny Fuller · 25 January 2003, 20:47

in that case it could even be the manufacturers mistake!

PS. could the four stroke motor have a different prop shaft to the two stroke?

JCW · 25 January 2003, 21:23

Daniel,
Steel Developments I am sure will sort this out for you. When I ordered a S/S prop from them they seemed very helpful and knowledgeable.

The Merc/Mariner shafts on the mid range HP outboards use Flo-Torq 1 drive hub. I believe this applies for both the 2 and 4 stroke models. The higher HP models use the Flo-Torq 2 hub. Not sure what the 'Big foots' use.
Unfortunately there are differences between manufactures.

Let us now how you get on!!

Phill · 25 January 2003, 21:31

Hmmmm, velly interesting, the (allegedly) current list I've got shows "30-70 Mecury/Mariner" as a Solas "C" (stainless Saturn or New Saturn), and a "50-150 Mercury/Mariner" as a Solas "D" (stainless Saturn, New Saturn, or Titan). Methinks a phone call called for, presume you have the number ?

DepSol · 25 January 2003, 22:18

I deal wih SD and they will replace it for you and apologise for the eroor, they are not in the habit of making errors like this and are top of their field when it comes to Propellors only prob is I dont think they box the SOLAS ones. They do excellent repairs and servicing at a very good price and high quality.

BTW the SOLAS range are better than the standard esp the duo props.

On another note how many people get there props serviced every year? or do most people only do it when they are damaged?

~Dom

Daniel · 26 January 2003, 12:04

What is there to service?

I must admit when i 'knocked' mine and repaired it myself (plyers and file...) it knocked a knot or two off top speed.

Dan

DepSol · 26 January 2003, 12:54

You should always service your props as they flex under tension and get bent slightly out of shape plus all the corrosion and dings and dents it all leads to increasing your fuel consumption and increasing vibration/wear and tear on your engine.

For the cost of it its worth doing.

Dom

Daniel · 26 January 2003, 13:05

Stand corrected! So does anyone else do this? I assume we all remove and grease the spline reguraly (i've seen the mess they make of your gearbox when the prop sticks to the spline)

D

Phill · 26 January 2003, 16:25

Never service them, boats not that heavy. Ding it and it becomes a "get you home" spare, (after filing, tapping and balancing).