Latest chapter in this story.
Met a diver at the boat today. He confirmed the prop is in place and working. That the hull only has a light coat of algae. That there is a zinc on the prop shaft.
But the prop is not the problem.
Whatever connects the prop shaft to the prop shaft coupling has let go.
The coupling is spinning on both ends but the the prop shaft itself does not move.
Not sure how to fix this. I know I need to separate the two halves of the coupling and reattach/repair the shaft coupling. The engine half is fine.
I've seen photos of the rear 1/2 coupling and see there is a 'pinch bolt' that keeps pressure on the shaft.
Did not look for sure, but I'm hoping the pinch bolt backed out or fell off.
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Bill L.
1972 Ericson 27
Hull #61
Atomic 4
Last edited by CajunSpike; 06-03-2018 at 10:09 PM.
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