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• Prop Shaft Nut ... castle nut w/SS pin or brass Nylock Nut ...
  • I would not use brass in sea water.
  • I like the BRONZE castle nut with the SS pin. if you
    • If the hub is lapped and fitted the key will never be a factor
      • Agree - assuming...
  • Yes to all of the above (but no to brass)
    • If you get down hard on the
      • Excellent, THANKS so far ... cheers, John
      • I don't know how people change props in the water
        • I wouldn't try to change a feathering prop
        • A few weeks a Swan 70 something
      • i just did the whole process in the water
        • We did....
          • That's a neat method. Like it!
            • As a matter of FACT....