Ideas for plugging prop vent holes

[Hawaiian]

A bought a scond hand Rapture prop and it appears the previous owner drilled the vent holes larger than original size. With current pitch (15") I dont need the extra slippage and want to plug the holes. Any ideas on how to do this? Epoxy?

 

[NathanY]

Re: Ideas for plugging prop vent holes

A good prop shop could weld them up, but if you dont want to spend the money, you could probably rig something up with some JB Weld or something.

 

[ob]

Re: Ideas for plugging prop vent holes

Perry , The best way to plug your holes is to have them welded shut and dressed smoothe.

 

[zzzzz]

Re: Ideas for plugging prop vent holes

NathanY-how the heck did you do that fish?

 

[Jack Shellac]

Re: Ideas for plugging prop vent holes

If you don't want to wait to have them welded, fill them with Marine Tex and sand smooth. This will last for a good while, maybe indefinitely.

 

[Hawaiian]

Re: Ideas for plugging prop vent holes

Thanks for the tips guys. Another thought occered to me: drill them out to the size of Mercury's adjustable plugs and buy their snap in plugs. If the holes are already to large, I may have them welded or filled with Marine Tex or similar product.

 

[Dhadley]

Re: Ideas for plugging prop vent holes

Have you tried it yet?<br /><br />Just curious.