[C320-list] Changing the prop in cold weather

[Fred LEcuyer]

Maybe one of you has done this before and has some words of wisdom.

I've gotten a three blade prop to replace the original two blade and decided that, as the weather was about 38 degrees F here, today would be a good day to do a job on the boat ;>)

Here's what I did:
STEP 1.     Sprayed PB Blaster in the area of concern and let it sit for about 10 minutes. 
STEP 2.     Fiddled with the wrenches that I had and found only the vise grip was large enough to get around the first nut.
STEP 3.    Heated the first nut with a propane torch for a few minutes..... not enough to make it glow and Rudolph was on vacation anyway, so no help there.
STEP 4.   Applied the vise grip on the outer nut and (yes, I admit it) a pipe wrench on the inner nut.
STEP 5.  Tapped the vise grips with a hammer while holding the pipe wrench as steady as possible.
STEP 6.   Grimaced. (Did I mention that I had shoulder 12 months ago and now the other shoulder is jealous?)
STEP 7.   Cursed and told myself I either need better wrenches, more heat or ..... a yet bigger yard bill.


At this point I like to hear from anyone about what size wrenches I need and any other tips on doing what I thought was going to be a simple job.

Many thanks for your thoughts.

Fred
First Light
Hull 926