Alpha one prop problem

[Drowned Rat]

Hi guys. I just bought a new SS prop (Cabela's brand, it was on sale) for my Alpha one outdrive. It had an aluminum Michigan Wheel on it. The new SS one does not have the slots for the tabs to bend down into when tightening the prop nut. Also, the prop nut runs out of thread before it contacts the prop so the prop has about a half inch of play when the nut is completely tight. Is there an adapter that goes between the prop and the prop nut? Cabela's looked at me like I was from a different planet when I asked them about it. Does iboats have one? Thanks so much for the help.

 

[TilliamWe]

Re: Alpha one prop problem

Not sure of exact requirements, but different props take different thrust washers and different prop nuts. That's why many new props you see advertised have little stars next to them or have additional hardware requirements listed. Cabellas must not be real bright or must not sell too many props.
Search iboats for prop hardware, I'll bet they'll have something listed. But it'll be hard to tell what one you need just from a picture, won't it?

 

[Drowned Rat]

Re: Alpha one prop problem

Thanks for the reply. No, Cabela's isn't too bright. It's kinda like buying boat parts at Wal mart. I'll check out prop hardware here and see if anything makes sense, otherwise I'll just take it back. Thanks again.

 

[Dhadley]

Re: Alpha one prop problem

Yes, that Merc looking piece is sold separately. Cabelas has them, they get them from Turbo and Merc. Turbo calls them the "Mercury castle washer".

 

[Drowned Rat]

Re: Alpha one prop problem

http://www.iboats.com/18_3714_Brass...0878259--**********.454750590--view_id.172775

Thanks guys. This looks like the right thing. Is this what you're talking about? I can't see the backside in this picture, but it looks like the tabs would bend down into the slots.

 

[Dhadley]

Re: Alpha one prop problem

Bingo!! Dat's da one! We gotta get Cabela's to hire you.

 

[Drowned Rat]

Re: Alpha one prop problem

Thanks D. Just placed the order. Hope it gets here before next weekend!