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08-30-2022, 07:44 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
City: SEWARD ALASKA
Vessel Name: DOS PECES
Vessel Model: BAYLINER 4788
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 6,267
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Proof that Line Cutters work
They just dove on my boat yesterday for a monthly hull cleaning.
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08-30-2022, 07:48 AM
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Guru
City: Rochester, NY
Vessel Name: Hour Glass
Vessel Model: Chris Craft 381 Catalina
Join Date: Aug 2019
Posts: 7,556
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Which cutters are those?
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08-30-2022, 08:02 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
City: SEWARD ALASKA
Vessel Name: DOS PECES
Vessel Model: BAYLINER 4788
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 6,267
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shaft shark
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08-30-2022, 08:48 AM
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Senior Member
City: Hobe Sound
Vessel Name: Kumatage
Vessel Model: Grnd Bnks 46 cl
Join Date: Aug 2020
Posts: 229
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Those would be a good addition for me. Any preferences out there for any one (spurs vs. blade) type? Pros vs. cons?
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08-30-2022, 09:07 AM
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Guru
City: Saint Petersburg
Vessel Name: Weebles
Vessel Model: 1970 Willard 36 Trawler
Join Date: Mar 2019
Posts: 7,179
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There are two general styles of line cutters. Scissoring type such as Spurs, and saw blade type such as Shaft Shark. I ran Spurs for years and switched to Shaft Shark a few years ago after second time I found Spurs to be in-operable upon haul. Once the collar had slid back rendering the anvil side of the scissor useless. Second time due to bearing failure. To install Spurs requires prop removal and while it can theoretically be done in the water, it's not really easy, especially in murky water.
Studies show the Shaft Shark style work equally well, have no moving parts, and are 2-piece so easy to install in-water. Was enough for me - will not return to Spurs.
Peter
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08-30-2022, 09:21 AM
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Senior Member
City: PNW
Vessel Name: MISTRESS
Vessel Model: Horizon 76 Skylounge
Join Date: Jul 2020
Posts: 104
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Below is a shot of the Spurs that I installed myself during our last haul out. My model did not require prop removal but did require a haul, as you need to drill/tap the three bolts that go into the strut. Not complicated to install and with the collar correctly sized for your prop shaft, I can't imagine how they could ever slip. Just another perspective and FYI.
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08-30-2022, 09:27 AM
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Guru
City: Bellingham WA
Vessel Name: Hatt Trick
Vessel Model: 45' Hatteras Convertible
Join Date: Nov 2016
Posts: 1,973
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Had Spurs, now have Sharks. Sharks are simpler and also don't need an anode
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08-30-2022, 12:20 PM
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Guru
City: Saint Petersburg
Vessel Name: Weebles
Vessel Model: 1970 Willard 36 Trawler
Join Date: Mar 2019
Posts: 7,179
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Decent video showing various line cutters in action.
https://youtu.be/JImiuemabIY
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