mrtopknight
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I have a Rapture SS prop on my alpha 1. I cannot find their website, and I would like to buy a spare hub for piece of mind. Does anyone know if Rapture props have pressed in hubs? :smt017
Rapture Prop
- Thread starter mrtopknight
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Sea Ray 300
Senior Sea Ray Enthusiast
- Oct 12, 2006
- 612
- Boat Info
- 2005 300 Sundancer
- Engines
- Twin 5.0 liter with Bravo III drives.
I'm not familiar with Rapture props, but most props have neoprene hubs that are pressed in. These are designed to give away in the event of hitting something, to minimize internal outdrive damage.
I'd advise carrying an inexpensive "spare prop", and make sure you have a prop wrench. An aluminum spare would be inexpensive, (SS = BIG $$$$) and could get you home should you need it. Some dealers have unclaimed reconditioned props that can be purchased reasonably.
I'd advise carrying an inexpensive "spare prop", and make sure you have a prop wrench. An aluminum spare would be inexpensive, (SS = BIG $$$$) and could get you home should you need it. Some dealers have unclaimed reconditioned props that can be purchased reasonably.
- Oct 4, 2006
- 2,335
- Boat Info
- 2003 280DA and 1995 Sea Ray 175
- Engines
- Twin 4.3l and 3.0l, all w/ AlphaI GenII drives
You're in luck. I just purchased a brand new propeller from Michigan Wheel. Though not a Rapture, I recognized the brand name.
http://www.michiganwheel.com/MIWheel/products/outboard/rapture_main.htm#rapt
Like was said, I'd opt for a spare aluminum prop instead of a spare hub. If you mangle your prop, a spare hub will do you no good.
The Vortex prop I purchased from them has an XHS exchangeable hub that is a seperate piece from the prop.
http://www.michiganwheel.com/MIWheel/products/outboard/rapture_main.htm#rapt
Like was said, I'd opt for a spare aluminum prop instead of a spare hub. If you mangle your prop, a spare hub will do you no good.
The Vortex prop I purchased from them has an XHS exchangeable hub that is a seperate piece from the prop.