I've got a 1966 18hp Evinrude Fast-Twin outboard. This is odd - I wanted to put a new propeller on and get old (original) one repaired. Went to remove the propeller last night and can't get it off! I've had the prop off before and it's always just come off easy. I broke a shear pin earlier this spring on it and I remember just pulling the cotter pin from the plastic cup on the outside (which I noticed is cracked now and needs replaced)and everything was plain in sight. Now - I pulled that pin, pulled the cup off and the prop will not budge. Am I completely missing something here? Granted it was getting dark but I feel like I'm losing it! I soaked it down w/ WD40 last nite and tapped around the backside w/ a piece of wood but no dice. ALSO -where will I find a new black plastic cup thing that fits on the outside? Any help would be great! Thanks --- this place is the best!
I just figured that it is easy enough to just get a 3 bank so when the boat is not in use I can keep all 3 batteries charged. I have not bough a charger yet, maybe I will give it some more thought.
Edit: After thinking this over, with the size, weight, and heat output of the charger (as well as the cost) I think it makes sense to just
buy a 2 bank charger, I have a smaller charger i can use on the starting battery when the boat is sitting at home. Forgive me, for i am a retired engineer and I have to obsess over everything...
Congrats on the motor! I think you’ll like it.
I can’t say much on the charger location but I’ve seen them under the lid in back compartments and under center rod lockers. 160 degrees is more than I expected to hear.
Curious why you’re opting for a 3 bank charger with a 24V trolling motor. Unless you don’t feel you be running you big motor enough to keep that battery up as well?
I did buy an Minnkota Ulterra, thanks for the recommendations. I had a bunch of Cabela"s bucks saved up, which helped. Now i need to
get an onboard battery charger. Where do you guys mount these things in your boat? The manufacturer I am looking at {Noco genius)
says tht their 3-bank charger will run at 160 degrees, seems like a lot of heat in an enclosed compartment? Thanks for any input on this.
Wasn't terrible at a state park beach. Antelope island maybe. I wouldn't recommend it as a beach destination tho. Figured I was there, I'm getting in it.
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I've got a 1966 18hp Evinrude Fast-Twin outboard. This is odd - I wanted to put a new propeller on and get old (original) one repaired. Went to remove the propeller last night and can't get it off! I've had the prop off before and it's always just come off easy. I broke a shear pin earlier this spring on it and I remember just pulling the cotter pin from the plastic cup on the outside (which I noticed is cracked now and needs replaced)and everything was plain in sight. Now - I pulled that pin, pulled the cup off and the prop will not budge. Am I completely missing something here? Granted it was getting dark but I feel like I'm losing it! I soaked it down w/ WD40 last nite and tapped around the backside w/ a piece of wood but no dice. ALSO -where will I find a new black plastic cup thing that fits on the outside? Any help would be great! Thanks --- this place is the best!
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