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Replacement Prop

3Fantasy

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I have a 8hp NS8B extra long leg on my trimaran.
I have just stripped the rubber join between the shaft bearing and the ali prop. Here in the UK I cant find a replacement?
(The prop turns at slow speed, but when you power up the prop slips).
Are there any standard props I could use?

My alternative is to epoxy the two surfaces together, so I can bring the boat home, I only need to manuover out of the marina and can sail home but I need to run up river to my mooring.

Or: use sikaflex 292 and rubber bond the bearing to the prop?

Any ideas?
Thanks.
 
The Nissan NS8B is the same as the Tohatsu M8B model (Tohatsu makes both brands). Tohatsu has a distributor in UK that handles all parts/service for that area. You can get more info from their website (and a list of their dealers in the UK). Their website is at http://www.tohatsu-uk.net/
 
Thanks guys,
looks like I can keep the old girl, its a good engine
as it is very light, extra long leg, hand/electric start, etc.
Will track a prop using the info, thanks again:)

I still might have a go at repairing the old prop as a "get me home" fitting?
 
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if you want a get me home fitting try some super glue. remember the old adverts. it should work as long as every mating surface is spotlessly clean and dry. it bonds very well to rubber.
it might just get you home but dont trust it long term BUY A NEW PROP.
 
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