This happened to me also. Your prop is closing too tightly. There needs to be some space between the blades when they close. The edges at the pin have worn and need to have material added so that the blades do not fold completely. More than likely the opposite is also occurring where the blades are over opening and need some material added to those surface as well. Send it to Martec...it will cost about $125.
Tom Oryniak 33-1 Raritan Bay On Tue, Oct 25, 2016 at 7:43 AM, Kevin Paxton via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Hey guys, with all of the discussion on props it reminded me that I'm > having an issue with my 2 blade folding prop. Pretty sure it's the Martec > that you all are mentioning. > > I continue to have issues with one blade not opening after we've been out > sailing. Once we drop the sails and go to engage the engine and prop it > fails to open one side and I get severe vibrations. Is this a normal thing > with these props? It truly makes me want to just get a fixed prop. > Unfortunately that's not in the budget right now though. > > So far I've tried: > > - to come to a complete stop and try again > - Kick it into reverse and then back to forward > - short kick to full throttle. > > The last time we were out nothing worked. We ended up limping along back > to our slip. Afterwards I checked it by rotating it from the inside and it > sounded like both blades would open when it was facing down because I heard > the clunk. > > Occasionally it will open but it's not a first time thing. On departure > from the slip I don't have any issues, it's only when trying to reengage > the motor after a sail. It's really frustrating, any ideas? > > Kevin Paxton > '82 34 #473 > Japhys Spirit > Cornfield Creek, Magothy River, MD > > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > >
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