Grinding anode to make prop fit

jonny rotten

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So I picked up my new prop and the tips hit the anode by about a 1/2 inch.Im going to grind it down for now.Needs replacing anyway.How much does the prop flex and how much clearance should I leave between prop and anode so when Im cruising theres no chance of hitting it?
 

jonny rotten

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Heading out to test er out.I got it to about 3/8 space.Hopefully that enough
 

Starcraft5834

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or, of course you could put a flat anode on.... I had the same problem, ground one down for clearance, then put a 4 blade on with a flat anode, noticed zero problem steering.
 

jonny rotten

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or, of course you could put a flat anode on.... I had the same problem, ground one down for clearance, then put a 4 blade on with a flat anode, noticed zero problem steering.
Good to know,will put one on over the winter
 

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Good to know,will put one on over the winter

Ayuh,..... Have ya got P/Steerin',..??

If not, ya might need the torque tab,...
 

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Cutting a notch out works fine. No need to replace with a flat one. And like Bondo said, you might need it.
 
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