[C320-list] Propeller Shaft

[Jeff Smith]

My C320 came with a Maxprop on a bronze shaft. The previous owner told me he thought about converting to SS to reduce the possibility of corrosion. I have not heard anyone worry about the shaft breaking from the weight of the prop, though.

I serviced the prop and changed the cutless bearing last fall (thanks association for making the tools available) and I did not think paying an extra $300 would be worth it to get a SS shaft. You will love the prop, though.

For what it is worth.

Jeff
‘94, #121

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From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> on behalf of John Anderson <jaanderson627 at hotmail.com>
Sent: Monday, February 11, 2019 5:39:00 PM
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] Propeller Shaft

Roger,

I have a 2003 Catalina 36 MKII. The previous owner installed a Max Prop on the original 1" bronze shaft. I believe the shaft had to be shortened a bit. As far as I know, it is still down there.

Unless your shaft is in bad shape already (which it may be), I don't think you'll have any problems with the bronze shaft. Be sure to check the cutless bearing and engine alignment.

The Max Prop works great! You're going to love it!

Regards,
John Anderson
Swellville, Catalina 36 MKII
Pasadena MD

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From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Roger Nitkin
Sent: Monday, February 11, 2019 3:16 PM
To: c320-list at catalina320.com
Subject: [C320-list] Propeller Shaft

I recently purchased a new Max Prop feathering propeller to replace the original 2-blade fixed on my 1997 C-320.
My mechanic says it's too heavy for the original bronze prop shaft, which could snap under the weight and strain and dump my new prop into Davy Jones's Locker.
He suggests I replace the shaft with a new Stainless Steel one.
Does anyone have any thoughts or experience with this ?

Roger Nitkin
Summer Time
Westport Ct
1997 #429