Showed up to Wappoo around 430 to a completely empty landing. With the idea of less than 2’ seas at 10 seconds, we figured the landing would be packed…completely empty.
Pushed out @ 28 knots through the jetties and into a beautiful ocean. We never saw a single boat running out, and continued out to the 41004 buoy on way to SW banks with the idea of raising some wahoo. Coming down backside of waves starboard motor started making a “whoosh” sound, and then all of a sudden it went WOT - spun hub…well (**().
Figured the smartest thing to do was to cut our losses, drop a spread, and troll our way home. Guess it happening there instead of after we hit our spot and headed north was a blessing in disguise…at least we could make it home by 4.
Started in 120 or so foot and set the spread. 20 minutes later we sling a dolphin in the boat. He hit a custom painted yozuri and in the box he went.
We kept on and picked up 4 kings, two released and two in the box, then a bonita released himself boatside and we decided it was time to pack it up and see how much speed we could make with a full load and one port engine.
Ride home was nice thanks to a beautiful ocean. We made it to the hill by 2:30, after being passed by cargo ships and pilot boats, we were excited to hit the Cut and spot the landing. Was a long ride in at 7.5 knots, but we made the best of it and enjoyed our time on the water.
SO…who carries spare props on your twin-engine boat? Does everyone have a spare on your single?
I spun one on my F150 maybe 8 years ago, and since then carry a spare hub with me, as well as install a new one every couple of years. It can be replaced at seas. Flo-Torq hubs are around $30. Glad you made it home.
No way I would want to change a prop in the ocean. I will take my chances and keep my Sea Tow membership updated. I am all for safety and respecting the ocean, but if you carried everything that has ever been recommended on this forum for a “safe” off shore trip you would have to tow another vessel to hold it all. Set your priorities and go with it.
I carry a spare prop (aluminum) keep it in a mesh bag, use the bag to put around the lower unit when changing just in cast you drop anything. No sense in buying an expensive prop just to use one time to get you back to the dock.
No way I would want to change a prop in the ocean. I will take my chances and keep my Sea Tow membership updated. I am all for safety and respecting the ocean, but if you carried everything that has ever been recommended on this forum for a “safe” off shore trip you would have to tow another vessel to hold it all. Set your priorities and go with it.
Pioneer 222 Sportfish
Yamaha 250
I have to agree with the above. How about an extra starter, coil pack,… etc… That said I do carry tools, trim relays, fuses, and simple stuff, and I guess if I had a boat that was notorious for spinning a hub I’d carry one too. I’ve only had two hubs spin in a life time of many boats. And both of those gave for warnings. Have had foot failures a few times on a larger fountain running mercury’s.
The only time I used to carry a prop or two was playing with some glitter boats and pulling skiers. Piece of cake swapping on a sand bar for a little lower pitch and torque for a heavy person slalom water skiing
I run a 4 blade but carry a 5 blade for pulling a net and as a spare When I had twin outboards I carried an extra rh and lh prop on long trips. I carry spare shaft bolts and okem on my twin inboard.I sheered all the bolts on one shaft with no spares at the 226 one time, long trip home… debaited wheather to use half the bolts off the good one but decided against it.
Yes, I carry a spare ($140)for my single. I have Epirb onboard, radio in pocket, and tow membership. If I can possibly save myself and others the time it takes for a tow from offshore, then I’ll try my best.
I carry one in the boat. Have ruined one before on stumps and such also carry tools,fuses and spark plugs.
Something told me to stay home and clean my guns today.
My Dad always said “Son there is not a problem on this earth that can not be solved, with the right application of explosives” Thanks Dad. rest in peace
To anybody thinking you will be changing a prop in the middle of the ocean, give it a try tied up to the dock first, then imagine yourself trying to do it 50 miles out with the wind, current, and waves all working against you.
To anybody thinking you will be changing a prop in the middle of the ocean, give it a try tied up to the dock first, then imagine yourself trying to do it 50 miles out with the wind, current, and waves all working against you.
It’s not easy…but if you want to go home…you do what you have to do. What if a storm is coming…what if you can’t get a tow…better to have it and not need it …along with a thrust washer… nut…and cotter pin. Put some anti seize on the prop shaft at home so the prop comes off when you’re treading water. Just My Opinion and 2 cents worth.
To anybody thinking you will be changing a prop in the middle of the ocean, give it a try tied up to the dock first, then imagine yourself trying to do it 50 miles out with the wind, current, and waves all working against you.
It’s not easy…but if you want to go home…you do what you have to do. What if a storm is coming…what if you can’t get a tow…better to have it and not need it …along with a thrust washer… nut…and cotter pin. Put some anti seize on the prop shaft at home so the prop comes off when you’re treading water. Just My Opinion and 2 cents worth.
