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this is the perfect and best place to locate a replacement propeller shaft and propeller for a '95 sunsetter that is part of a Boy Scout water front program . these were broken and lost from an underwater obstacle far out in the lake. Please post sources or specification drawings that would facilitate a custom built part. Have the best day & God Bless America Tony, 20Jan21 [email protected] 816-509-0670

Hey crew, I am looking at a 2004 Sunscape that looks to be in good condition, is priced well, and is somewhat close to me. In one of the pictures that I have seen it looks like the prop has a bent blade, not like a rock/ground/log hit, but more like a true bend. I had a good conversation with the owner, and also the marina that has maintained the boat, and both say it is in good condition (the owner disclosed a few things he knew were "shortcomings". If I were to guess the prop is original, and my concern is if they have been running with a bent prop blade for an extended period of time there could be v-drive/transmissions errors down the line, and those bad boys ain't cheap. from reading previous articles it looks like i should be able to spin the prop/shaft and see if the shaft is bent, and give it a wiggle test. I am hoping to head up and look at it this weekend, so anything else to look for to reduce the possibility a 5-7K trip to the dealership? Am I over thinking this and Walter's V-Drive is pretty bomb proof? Thanks!

Hey! Have had 3 of the 4 bolts that connect the transmission to the prop shaft shear while driving. once pulling tubes, once surfing, and once just cruising 22 miles per hour. no nicks on prop and shaft seems to be perfectly true (no vibration). have used loctite on bolts even with the lock nuts. bolts don't seem worn, they are sheared in the center where the two plates come together.