"I bought a new Nissan 6Hp 4 s
"I bought a new Nissan 6Hp 4 stroke a few weeks ago and just completed the 10 hour break-in. I've hit a couple of stumps and one rock already but always at well below half throttle or at idle speed. I have already ordered a replacement propeller($60). The original prop is still usable but vibrates slightly even after I took it off and spent some time with a rubber mallet. I intend to use this motor primarily in dark - stumpy and occasionally rocky waters so I'm wondering if anyone knows of a more durable prop option for this motor - or an accessory that might reduce my consumption of new props?
I'm overall very happy with the motors performance and economy(WOW!) but I bought this motor to replace a 1998 4HP Suzuki 2 stroke. It has a shear-pin and I hit MANY obstructions and busted lots of shear-pins but none of the impacts ever did any appreciable damage to the prop. In fact it still has the original prop on it and it's in fine shape. I actually considered the slip-hub type prop system a plus when deciding on a Nissan/Tohatsu over the equivalent Honda which has a shear pin system. The extra $1K didn't help the Honda either
I'm not finding any SS props for sale out there for this motor...I only found a few places that even had aluminum ones.
I appreciate any advice you guys might have."
"I bought a new Nissan 6Hp 4 stroke a few weeks ago and just completed the 10 hour break-in. I've hit a couple of stumps and one rock already but always at well below half throttle or at idle speed. I have already ordered a replacement propeller($60). The original prop is still usable but vibrates slightly even after I took it off and spent some time with a rubber mallet. I intend to use this motor primarily in dark - stumpy and occasionally rocky waters so I'm wondering if anyone knows of a more durable prop option for this motor - or an accessory that might reduce my consumption of new props?
I'm overall very happy with the motors performance and economy(WOW!) but I bought this motor to replace a 1998 4HP Suzuki 2 stroke. It has a shear-pin and I hit MANY obstructions and busted lots of shear-pins but none of the impacts ever did any appreciable damage to the prop. In fact it still has the original prop on it and it's in fine shape. I actually considered the slip-hub type prop system a plus when deciding on a Nissan/Tohatsu over the equivalent Honda which has a shear pin system. The extra $1K didn't help the Honda either
I'm not finding any SS props for sale out there for this motor...I only found a few places that even had aluminum ones.
I appreciate any advice you guys might have."