Last summer during a rescue we managed to wrap a line around our prop shaft resulting in severely bending the strut. We managed to straighten the strut, but in the fall when we pulled the boat, we noticed some hairline stress cracks in the strut. Turns out those cracks are not deep. For piece of mind, we have attempted to grind out andweld the areas but could not get the weld material to hold.
The strut will work as is. We used it while bent and after straightening (by bending it back while still in the water). Still, would feel more comfortable replacing the strut this spring before launch.
Would consider both new or used. Any suggestions on where to go for new? Any one have a used one?
Separate note, the one design specs say the prop will be made for a 3/4" shaft. I have a newer boat with a 1" shaft. Is there somewhere in the rules that makes allowance for the 1" shaft?
Contact Russ Atkinson, 734-341-8274, sailwildcat@comcast.net
