Need new prop shaft

[chris95040]

I bought my 1.25" a19 shaft from them. No problems, and Mike, the guy who runs it, is smart and helpful. I'd take the opportunity to get a new coupling and have it fit and faced on the shaft, that way you know that end of the assembly won't be out of whack. Plus the installation is A LOT easier with a freshly fit coupling.

[Celestialsailor]

Aqualoy 22 is around $60 @ ft. for 1.25" dia. Machining time, they probably charge close to $100@hr., with an hour minimum. They show a CNC which is good. I would say their prices are pretty fair.

[bsurvey]

don't6 mess with it

buy a new aquamet shaft and be done with it. a lot of nickel in the shaft makes it hard and impervious to corrosion. you will never have this problem again

[sneuman]

Originally Posted by sanibel sailor

In response to your question...
I have used them, good service, a human answered the phone, directed me to the right person who answered my questions, shaft came quick and was correct, cheaper than local even with shipping, and I think the lead time was about the same. I would use them again, no question. I think I bought my PSS shaft seal from them as well.

I had some shaft galling/pitting as well. I was thinking of making do with it, then I rolled it across a flat surface and saw it had a slight bend...

Exactly my process. I was tempted to stick with the original, but then it looked to be slightly bent.

[model 10]

If that is your problem , get it straightened. If your stuffing box area is damaged, get a longer or shorter hose or add a flex coupling which would move the damaged area aft about an 1".

[Cadence]

With that short a shaft and the minimal cost of replacement, the whole talk about welding or a sleeve seems not sensible. Order a shaft and forget the worry for the next 20-30 yrs. They generally come in a crate with support and have been trued.

From what's been said, a new shaft with shipping may come out to $50 a year.

[Cheechako]

Originally Posted by Cadence

With that short a shaft and the minimal cost of replacement, the whole talk about welding or a sleeve seems not sensible. Order a shaft and forget the worry for the next 20-30 yrs. They generally come in a crate with support and have been trued.

From what's been said, a new shaft with shipping may come out to $50 a year.

yep, just get 'er done right!

[svfraidknot]

mine broke ,, took it in here in panama paid 180 for stainless stock ? dont know what numbers for hardness etc but they build shafts for major companies in panama about 5 foot long one inch shaft cost me 285 total thought it was a good price

[model 10]

Originally Posted by svfraidknot

mine broke ,, took it in here in panama paid 180 for stainless stock ? dont know what numbers for hardness etc but they build shafts for major companies in panama about 5 foot long one inch shaft cost me 285 total thought it was a good price

Same for us in Colon. 4'long, 11/8" dia. $150 for materials, $100 for the machining. You use what everybody else in Panama uses for prop shaft material (?)

[sanibel sailor]

Originally Posted by Guy

If that is your problem , get it straightened.

straightened/then welded/re-polished... or new? easy decision for my 3 foot shaft


If your stuffing box area is damaged, get a longer or shorter hose or add a flex coupling which would move the damaged area aft about an 1".

Interesting idea if your installation will allow. My space was so tight that I could not even replace the packing in the gland. Going dripless allowed additional room for a flexible coupler.

[Nicholson58]

Originally Posted by sneuman

Pulled the prop shaft to replace the cutlass bearing and see a fair amount of corrosion and some galling where it passes through the packing gland.

Has anyone used these folks? Propeller Shafts for sale. Buy your Prop Shaft online and save.

Opinions?

Unless your shaft is dirt simple & cheap, consider a re-build. We pulled ours & I took it to the shop where I work. Turned just undersize in the packing gland & cutlass, plasma spray weld build up with SS, turn to size & polish. 400 bucks instead of 6000 or more.

[sneuman]

Originally Posted by Nicholson58

Unless your shaft is dirt simple & cheap, consider a re-build. We pulled ours & I took it to the shop where I work. Turned just undersize in the packing gland & cutlass, plasma spray weld build up with SS, turn to size & polish. 400 bucks instead of 6000 or more.

That top, right photo looks a lot like mine.

[wingless]

Everytime I yank my boat, I remove, polish and inspect my shafts. I also lap my couplings for optimum contact and easy removal.