Pulling the Props on an Inboard Boat

Pulling the propellers on a 2006 341 Meridian with inboard motors using the Walter Safe-Way propeller puller model 2N.
This boat has a 1 1/2” shaft and 22 inch diameter 4 blade proper with a 21 inch pitch. The plan is to pull the props for the winter, get them refurbished by an experienced propeller machinist and ready for install in the spring. I’m also hoping to have the pitch reduced by 1 inch to bring the max rpm up a few hundred into the proper range for these engines - 6.2 Mercruiser MX Horizons.

[@billflorio4720]

I needed an acetylene torch to get mine off - BRUTAL! You got lucky!

[@OutOnTheReef]

Great job captain and I love the roosters

[@AdventuresofHappyOurs]

Roosters were a new addition to the Marina this summer. The owner liked the key west vibe they bring. Lol

[@tomlandry295]

I had an 07 341. Great boat, but had identical rpm and speed. Those motors should hit 5200rpm wide open. I repitched to 19” and got just about 5000 rpm. Made a huge difference in efficiency. Good luck. Even though I own a different boat now, I still enjoy watching your videos.

[@AdventuresofHappyOurs]

That’s promising. I can’t wait to try it out this spring.

[@waterdingodiving4867]

Just one little constructive criticism leave the nut on the shaft so that you have 1/4 inch or more of a gap so everything will not fall off on your toes

[@AdventuresofHappyOurs]

Yes I thought of that after it all fell off lol. Thanks!

[@allardfeberwee8913]

...like a boss😊

[@bangWarkop]

Very good

[@brian1919]

Good job. You got to leave a nut a few turns on there so they don't fall off!

[@AdventuresofHappyOurs]

Yeah I remembered that after getting the puller mounted. All good . I just wish I caught the release on video! Lol

[@kswscot]

Why would you use a pipe wrench on a nut? Don't ever do this, buy the correct tool for the job or don't do it.

[@AdventuresofHappyOurs]

Used what I have. The nut didn’t complain and it didn’t fall off in 1800 miles of travel and a cat 4 hurricane.

[@jonwallace7015]

​@@AdventuresofHappyOursthe nut doesn't mind .the main thing is getting the job done .