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BMihailov@aol.com

Tue, Apr 16, 2002 6:51 PM

I have a 38' Trawler, single screw, 120 Lehman. How often should the prop be
serviced (balanced/pitch). No noticeable problems in the past 3 years.

Thanks

Bob Mihailov
Bellevue, WA

I have a 38' Trawler, single screw, 120 Lehman. How often should the prop be serviced (balanced/pitch). No noticeable problems in the past 3 years. Thanks Bob Mihailov Bellevue, WA

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vbhodges@ardmore.com

Tue, Apr 16, 2002 8:00 PM

Bob Mihailov wrote:
How often should the prop be

serviced (balanced/pitch). No noticeable problems in the past 3 years.

Well, Bob, I don't know about everyone else, but over the last few years
since I've had larger boats, I usually don't have to worry about the timing
on prop rebuilds. I run over enough stuff that my boats have an
"auto-alert"system on the props. When I hear a loud bump-bump & feel that
familiar vibration, I know it's time! :o)

In this vein, what experience do you folks out there have with prop-pullers
that are diver-friendly? I have used one on my last boat, (borrowed from the
marina" made by "Pro-Pull" that worked pretty well. I'm looking to buy a
puller that I can remove my props in the slip. Anyone have a puller that
they like that is easy to handle under water?

Brent

Bob Mihailov wrote: How often should the prop be > serviced (balanced/pitch). No noticeable problems in the past 3 years. Well, Bob, I don't know about everyone else, but over the last few years since I've had larger boats, I usually don't have to worry about the timing on prop rebuilds. I run over enough stuff that my boats have an "auto-alert"system on the props. When I hear a loud bump-bump & feel that familiar vibration, I know it's time! :o) In this vein, what experience do you folks out there have with prop-pullers that are diver-friendly? I have used one on my last boat, (borrowed from the marina" made by "Pro-Pull" that worked pretty well. I'm looking to buy a puller that I can remove my props in the slip. Anyone have a puller that they like that is easy to handle under water? Brent

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tmains@FlowersByDonna.com

Tue, Apr 16, 2002 9:07 PM

I would also like to know what kind of prop puller carries the TWL Seal of
Approval (G). Please post to the list, or include me in responses
privately.

THANKS!

Todd Mains
Portland, OR

I would also like to know what kind of prop puller carries the TWL Seal of Approval (G). Please post to the list, or include me in responses privately. THANKS! Todd Mains Portland, OR

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yourcaptain@earthlink.net

Tue, Apr 16, 2002 10:52 PM

In this vein, what experience do you folks out there have with prop-pullers
that are diver-friendly? I have used one on my last boat, (borrowed from the
marina" made by "Pro-Pull" that worked pretty well. I'm looking to buy a
puller that I can remove my props in the slip. Anyone have a puller that
they like that is easy to handle under water?

Brent

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Brent.........you can have a 3 bolt prop puller made for about $50 at a
welding shop trhat will work on 3 or 4 blade wheels.
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Captain Al Pilvinis

"M/V Driftwood"--Prairie 47
2630 N.E. 41st Street
Lighthouse Point, Fl 33064-8064
Voice 954-941-2556 Fax 954 788-2666
Email yourcaptain@earthlink.net
Website http://home.earthlink.net/~yourcaptain

>In this vein, what experience do you folks out there have with prop-pullers >that are diver-friendly? I have used one on my last boat, (borrowed from the >marina" made by "Pro-Pull" that worked pretty well. I'm looking to buy a >puller that I can remove my props in the slip. Anyone have a puller that >they like that is easy to handle under water? > > >Brent ========================================================= Brent.........you can have a 3 bolt prop puller made for about $50 at a welding shop trhat will work on 3 or 4 blade wheels. . Captain Al Pilvinis "M/V Driftwood"--Prairie 47 2630 N.E. 41st Street Lighthouse Point, Fl 33064-8064 Voice 954-941-2556 Fax 954 788-2666 Email yourcaptain@earthlink.net Website http://home.earthlink.net/~yourcaptain

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samakijoe@attbi.com

Wed, Apr 17, 2002 12:24 AM

At 02:07 PM 04/16/2002 -0700, Todd Mains wrote:

I would also like to know what kind of prop puller carries the TWL Seal of
Approval (G). Please post to the list, or include me in responses
privately.

THANKS!

Todd Mains
Portland, OR

I've been happy with a Algonic prop puller for some time (
http://www.mindermanmarine.com/prop_puller.htm )
I,ve used it with SCUBA. works great if you remember to tie a line from it
to the shaft, this thing is heavy. One thing with it though, if you have 4
blade props, you may have to grind down the cross member to get in between
the blades. another thing, be sure to leave one of the prop nuts on
loosely before you tighten the puller, if you don't, the will prop break
free with such force that the prop will be gone to the bottom before you
know what happened. It's easy to use under water because, once you have it
adjusted to fit your props, you only have to loosen (and tighten) one of
the screws to work on the next prop.

(the usual, no connection with the manufacturer, justa happya propa
pullera) ..jd

Joe DellaFera / Margaret Murray
36' Prairie DC "Prairie Star"
Pompano Beach, Fl.

At 02:07 PM 04/16/2002 -0700, Todd Mains wrote: >I would also like to know what kind of prop puller carries the TWL Seal of >Approval (G). Please post to the list, or include me in responses >privately. > >THANKS! > >Todd Mains >Portland, OR > I've been happy with a Algonic prop puller for some time ( http://www.mindermanmarine.com/prop_puller.htm ) I,ve used it with SCUBA. works great if you remember to tie a line from it to the shaft, this thing is heavy. One thing with it though, if you have 4 blade props, you may have to grind down the cross member to get in between the blades. another thing, be sure to leave one of the prop nuts on loosely before you tighten the puller, if you don't, the will prop break free with such force that the prop will be gone to the bottom before you know what happened. It's easy to use under water because, once you have it adjusted to fit your props, you only have to loosen (and tighten) one of the screws to work on the next prop. (the usual, no connection with the manufacturer, justa happya propa pullera) ..jd > > > Joe DellaFera / Margaret Murray 36' Prairie DC "Prairie Star" Pompano Beach, Fl.

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