Props off

[TrueNorth]

for the winter. What's a good way to cover the spline? Thanks in advance.

[cyclops2]

No need to leave off the props.  Remove the props   Use a  clean paper towel to remove the old grease from the splines of the shafts. Put a thin coating on the shaft splines. Slide the props back and forth 2 times lock the props on the shafts.  I Have never needed to use a gear / prop puller  or pounded props back on.  Idiot mechanics cause the need to hammer props back on.  I caught a mechanic pounding my prop back on As I arrived early.  ASee  hole was trying to put someone elses piece of @#$%@#ty prop on my boat.  New marina.  Took the boat & my prop home & finished the job.. I could never trust the shaft bearings after that pounding.    It happens. Another marina.

[IndyChap]

Many people remove props to prevent them from being stolen over the winter (outside storage, open marina, etc).  I would just cover with a freezer zip loc (gallon size?) and use a rubber band to seal it around the out drive (base of the prop).

[drewm3i]

Just slab grease over the splines. Why cover?

[TrueNorth]

Security reasons.

[cyclops2]

I thought so.  Been there. I just left my present storage place.  Unlocked doors all winter.  DDUUUUH

[cyclops2]

New place put my small boat at the top of the rack.  I also removed Everything I wanted to use next year.  

[jdsdls05]

I cut a piece of 2" PVC pipe drill two holes and run a string around the outdrive to hold it on.

[SterndriveEd12]

I like the zip lock bag idea. If you coat the splines on the prop shaft with lube, dirt may get attracted to the shaft. So protect  it with a zip lock bag and a zip tie to hold it on during outdoor storage.

[Chap243]

Cut a short piece of noodle float that has the hollow center and press it over the prop shaft.

[ramoszx12r@comcast.net]

I just wrap the hole lower unit with plastics and call it a day. 

[Toddler]

I made a cap a few years back when my props were in the shop. You'll need a 4x3" rubber boot then a 4" piece of 3" PVC,  3x2 PVC reducer, 4" piece of 2" pipe, 2" cap. Glue it altogether and drill a hole into the cap. You'll use the screw form the anode to bolt it on and tighten he rubber boot around the piece.

 

 

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[Iggy]

I am not really not understanding the reason for covering. What type of security do you have in covering? 

As already mentioned, I take the props off, clean and re-grease. If there going to take the drive, covering is not going to stop that. You have Ins, yes. Worst case, they take the drive and you get a new one with the help of the Ins. Co.

[cyclops2]

Perfect logic Iggy !!