Posted by masbama on 06/15/10 - 5:06 PM
#4
Tom W Clark wrote:
I should add that any time you have a prop/vibration problem, it always a good idea to check the runout on the propeller shaft to see if it bent in any way.
What type of propeller hubs are you using in your props?
Tom:
The runout looks good. The hub is the one that came with the Stiletto prop- a hard rubber insert. Everything went on correctly-I spoke with the prop tech as I was doing it. Could it be the large diameter of the prop? The boat came with a 4 blade, 16" prop that was a smaller diameter. I tried a Stiletto 3 blase but the vibration was unbearable-especially when turning left. I haven't tried any other props and I hope I can find the cause because I love how this prop works with this boat. The jack plate seems fine but you never know just from looking-it doesn't look like it's shaking while under way.