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I got the boat back from the mechanic today with the new E-TEC 90 engine mounted. I had him install my new Stiletto 13 1/4 X 15 prop along with the DE-503 hub kit. I did not have time to take a ride with the mechanic when he tested the boat and he said it hit 39.5 MPH on the I-Command gauge. Its mounted with the top bolt in the third hole. When I was checking the boat over before leaving (it was 80 miles away) I notices that there is play in the prop in that I can pull on it and it moves in and out about an eighth of an inch. I asked him about this and he said it's normal. Anyone else ever notice that kind of play in the prop?
Edited by wing15601 on 05/18/13 - 7:43 PM
I winter in Ft. Myers and summer in St. Joseph, Michigan. It’s now about 12 years since I’ve joined this group. I gave my 1972 whaler to my daughter and sold the 17’. Bought an O’Day 28 sailboat and sailed on Lake Michigan. Yesterday I bought a 2005 130 Sport.
I have the same engine, installed three weeks ago, and the same prop, though mine is an older version that I got off ebay and it doesn't seem to have a removeable hub. In any case it doesn't have any play that I remember, but I'll check tomorrow.
There should be zero play with the Guardian hub kits. ALWAYS tighten your propeller nut after the first run as the hub typically settles in a bit. 1/8" is a huge amount of slop. It leaves me with doubts about your mechanic.
I guess I should have been more clear in my description. The propeller is tight on the shaft and the prop nut is tight. When I push and pull on the prop the whole thing, shaft and prop together, move in and out about an eighth of an inch.
I winter in Ft. Myers and summer in St. Joseph, Michigan. It’s now about 12 years since I’ve joined this group. I gave my 1972 whaler to my daughter and sold the 17’. Bought an O’Day 28 sailboat and sailed on Lake Michigan. Yesterday I bought a 2005 130 Sport.
Put the boat in the slip yesterday. I and my much better half took the boat into Lake Michigan for the maiden voyage. You really have to hold on with this E-TEC 90 but I didn't get to take it to full throttle because she doesn't like it too fast and I wanted to make it a positive experience for her so she will go with me more often. I'll probably get out by myself one day this week and can make a report about speed, RPM and GPH.
Edited by wing15601 on 05/20/13 - 9:27 AM
I winter in Ft. Myers and summer in St. Joseph, Michigan. It’s now about 12 years since I’ve joined this group. I gave my 1972 whaler to my daughter and sold the 17’. Bought an O’Day 28 sailboat and sailed on Lake Michigan. Yesterday I bought a 2005 130 Sport.
