seems like prop is spinnig out.. but its not the prop ???

[bullard64]

Re: seems like prop is spinnig out.. but its not the prop ???

here is soom pics of damaged wings..anybody know if thay should be curved or straight ?

 

[EricJRW]

Re: seems like prop is spinnig out.. but its not the prop ???

Ah, those things... Mine are straight, with an angle bent into them. I'll take a picture this weekend.

 

[lncoop]

Re: seems like prop is spinnig out.. but its not the prop ???

Oh yeah. Those things are a disaster. I bet once you straighten/tighten them you'll experience a significant decrease in ventilation. You may pick up a little more speed, but I wouldn't expect a meaningful increase. 20 mph on that rig, especially given the age, is acceptable. Glad you have something to go on though.

 

[bullard64]

Re: seems like prop is spinnig out.. but its not the prop ???

i also have a pretty good size dent on my left side pontoon on the inner side, just about 2 feet in front of prop, its down past the center of tube and its probally close to 10 in. round and maybe close to 2 inches deep...could this affect it and whats the best way to pull it out ? bout the only way i see is to drill holes, use a jerk bar and reweld up the holes...more trouble than its worth unless it is causing more ventalation.

 

[EricJRW]

Re: seems like prop is spinnig out.. but its not the prop ???

Here's the pics. You can see the one on the port side looks like it's been bent and then bent back.

 

[bullard64]

Re: seems like prop is spinnig out.. but its not the prop ???

thanks for the pics..but those are of the pontoon tubes, the pics i posted was the motor box..it also has wings on it. i have been looking at other pontoons and most of them don't have these..wonder if i really need them ?

 

[EricJRW]

Re: seems like prop is spinnig out.. but its not the prop ???

thanks for the pics..but those are of the pontoon tubes, the pics i posted was the motor box..it also has wings on it. i have been looking at other pontoons and most of them don't have these..wonder if i really need them ?

Yeah, those shots are from the front. Here's another from the front, but with the box as well (I think they call it a pod, not sure now).

My recollection is that they deflect a lot of water away from the bottom of the boat (underside of the decking). This strikes me as a very good thing. If I think of it, and it's safe (for the camera), I'll try to take some pictures while underway.