Max prop question

[Tellico]

Last weekend I had my boat hauled to power wash the haul, replace the zinks and lube the prop. I realized after the boat was back in the water that I had forgotten to replace the plugs in the zerk fitting holes. Is this going to be a problem?

[SVHarmonie]

Originally Posted by Tellico

Last weekend I had my boat hauled to power wash the haul, replace the zinks and lube the prop. I realized after the boat was back in the water that I had forgotten to replace the plugs in the zerk fitting holes. Is this going to be a problem?

Sorry to report that it IS a problem. The grease will flush out quite quickly without the plugs in those holes.

[mrybas]

Jump in the water and put them back in.
I’ve greased my max props, changed zincs, and even the pitch without tanks.

[Heathenly Twins]

Originally Posted by Tellico

Last weekend I had my boat hauled to power wash the haul, replace the zinks and lube the prop. I realized after the boat was back in the water that I had forgotten to replace the plugs in the zerk fitting holes. Is this going to be a problem?

Sorry to derail your thread but I am considering buying a Max Prop when I put in a new engine and was wondering if you recommend them. It will end up costing almost half as much as the engine so I want to be sure it's worth it. My boat has a ton of drag above and below the waterline so i need all the help I can get 🙂

[DocBrauer]

If your a long distance cruiser like I am yes. If your an island day hopper no. Another big safety reason to consider is that unlike a regular prop you’ve got almost as much power in reverse as forward. That means if you run up on something (reef, lost container, sand bar, etc) you have a much higher chance of getting off.

[fstbttms]

Originally Posted by Tellico

Last weekend I had my boat hauled to power wash the haul, replace the zinks and lube the prop. I realized after the boat was back in the water that I had forgotten to replace the plugs in the zerk fitting holes. Is this going to be a problem?

You will want to relubricate the prop and replace the missing plugs. If you have run the motor in gear (and I assume you have) I guarantee that you have already lost a significant amount of grease.

[Heathenly Twins]

Originally Posted by DocBrauer

If your a long distance cruiser like I am yes. If your an island day hopper no. Another big safety reason to consider is that unlike a regular prop you’ve got almost as much power in reverse as forward. That means if you run up on something (reef, lost container, sand bar, etc) you have a much higher chance of getting off.

Ok thank you it definitely sounds worthwhile, then.