chic014 0 Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Hi all, My yacht formerly had an inboard. That is gone and I currently run an outboard on a bracket. However I still have the propshaft and fixed prop. Inboard end of propshaft has been lashed up temporarily so it can't spin. I don't really fancy dragging a prop around the ocean though so what are my options? A. Remove propshaft, strut and prop and fill hole. B. Remove prop and,leave propshaft. c. Do nothing. I think it might be to leave it there so someone could put an inboard back if they wanted? Any other ideas? cheers Link to post Share on other sites
rigger 47 Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 B. Remove prop and,leave propshaft. Would be the quickest, but make sure the shaft cannot move / work its way out. When I did it I ended up doing option A as I had the boat on the hard for a long time. Link to post Share on other sites
Absolution 7 Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 I'd go for option A... Do it properly and you'll have one less hole the hull to worry about. Link to post Share on other sites
wheels 543 Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 I guess it depends on what the boat is, but I don't think having an outboard is going to put future owners off. I would go with Finelines advice and remove shaft, along with all the bits and bung up the hole. Just go with the Outboard as mode of propulsion. Link to post Share on other sites
grantmc 59 Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 You've not said what the boat is, but assuming a keel boat then leave the shaft in place and keep the prop. At some point you'll wish to sell the boat, and having the shaft in place gives the new owner a far simper option to install a motor. I wont get into the inboard vs outboard comparison, but just accept most people prefer inboards. Having a shaft sitting there not turning doesn't create issues for you in the mean time. Any advantage you have when it comes time to sell your boat are worthwhile. Link to post Share on other sites
rossd 16 Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 "B" Link to post Share on other sites
wheels 543 Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 You need to weigh it up against what the boat is. Is it worth reinstalling an Inboard Diesel, or is that going to cost more than the Boat is worth. Link to post Share on other sites
Absolution 7 Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 ...and what condition is the stern gland in? Does it leak? Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 I had a 26 ft boat with an inboard. The inboard was crap so I installed a 15hp outboard. Best decision ever. I removed the shaft and sealed the hole. The boat sold for 16k so no one would install an inboard again. Just commit to the outboard and seal the hole (if it's a small boat) Link to post Share on other sites
chic014 0 Posted November 18, 2013 Author Share Posted November 18, 2013 Thanks for all the advice. I'll have a closer look at the stern gland and weigh up my options. Link to post Share on other sites
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