Propeller and puller needed

[Newtrawlerowner]

Originally Posted by Voyager3

Can anyone recommend a prop puller that can be used under water? I have a 1-1/2" shaft with a 3 blade 20" prop.

Does anyone have a 20 LH 12 pitch for sale? Hard to find little buggers!
I have a bronze Columbia but would entertain others.

Prop Puller

You can rent or buy a control arm bushing puller from Advance Auto Parts. Be sure it has an open Y shape at the end. Its a C clamp style puller. I pulled the prop on my sailboat and it worked great. You buy it for $149, and as long as you return it within 3-4 days, you get all your money back.


A Tip
Any tool you use under water, you should be sure to tie a long/strong string or rope to it.

[rgano]

Any chance you know a Navy SEAL? They used to blow destroyer props with about three wraps of det cord. Maybe one would do ya.

[JDCAVE]

Originally Posted by JDCAVE

Yes. I’d do it on the hard. My experienced shipwright had a devil of a time getting mine off. Needed a tiger torch and a sledgehammer.

Jim

Maybe it was a ball peen hammer. I can’t remember exactly, but it definitely involved the tiger torch.

[Voyager3]

Originally Posted by syjos

If anybody is looking for a prop puller, Second Wave in Gig Harbor has one for sale.

It's good up to 1 5/8" shaft and is similar to this picture and was priced around $70. It's beat up and needs the threads cleaned up.

syjos,
Thank you!! I just contacted them to see how I can buy it and get it to DE.