Went For A Ride

THEFERMANATOR · Apr 4, 2007

The JOHNZUKI uses a V4 gearcase style prop(4" not the 4.5" V6), but I guess it uses a V6 prop shaft. Have you tryed a prop shop yet? I know these guys aint local to you, but they have done me right through the years, and are reasonable.

http://www.acbprop.com/

There also GENERAL PROPELLER down here, they do most of the rebuilds for most major shops(but ADMIRAL does more rebuilding, and repitching).

http://www.gpcprop.com/

ON EDIT: I looked up the 140 in my MICHIGAN WHEEL catalog and you can use a B series XHS prop with a 126 adapter and have a wide array of different props to choose from.

THEFERMANATOR · Apr 4, 2007

The JOHNZUKI uses a V4 gearcase style prop(4" not the 4.5" V6), but I guess it uses a V6 prop shaft. Have you tryed a prop shop yet? I know these guys aint local to you, but they have done me right through the years, and are reasonable.

http://www.acbprop.com/

There also GENERAL PROPELLER down here, they do most of the rebuilds for most major shops(but ADMIRAL does more rebuilding, and repitching).

http://www.gpcprop.com/

ON EDIT: I looked up the 140 in my MICHIGAN WHEEL catalog and you can use a B series XHS prop with a 126 adapter and have a wide array of different props to choose from.

randlemanboater · Apr 4, 2007

All I've done so far is stop at a dealer and ask prices for ones that fit.

I think I will keep the one I have like it is as a spare and to use when the kids start waterskiing.

Since this one works ok, I am in no rush.

randlemanboater · Apr 4, 2007

All I've done so far is stop at a dealer and ask prices for ones that fit.

I think I will keep the one I have like it is as a spare and to use when the kids start waterskiing.

Since this one works ok, I am in no rush.

THEFERMANATOR · Apr 4, 2007

Speaking from personal experience here, SUZUKI props SUCK!!!! Go with an aftermarket MICHIGAN WHEEL, there much more reasonably priced and made from much better materials.

THEFERMANATOR · Apr 4, 2007

Speaking from personal experience here, SUZUKI props SUCK!!!! Go with an aftermarket MICHIGAN WHEEL, there much more reasonably priced and made from much better materials.

spareparts · Apr 5, 2007

the prop i have uses the interchangable hub, i'll see if there is a hub kit to fit yours

spareparts · Apr 5, 2007

the prop i have uses the interchangable hub, i'll see if there is a hub kit to fit yours

reelapeelin · Apr 6, 2007

Great 1st SPLASH RANDLEMAN!! 8) ... YA'LL REELY lucked up w/ that slick sea...by the time I got mine in on Mon, it was too rough to run out all week, so we stayed in the ditch...lotsa of fun anyway...pix to come.

reelapeelin · Apr 6, 2007

Great 1st SPLASH RANDLEMAN!! 8) ... YA'LL REELY lucked up w/ that slick sea...by the time I got mine in on Mon, it was too rough to run out all week, so we stayed in the ditch...lotsa of fun anyway...pix to come.

randlemanboater · Apr 7, 2007

You shoulda stayed, I am going back Sunday after church. Staying through Thursday, maybe Friday.

randlemanboater · Apr 7, 2007

You shoulda stayed, I am going back Sunday after church. Staying through Thursday, maybe Friday.

randlemanboater · Apr 8, 2007

randlemanboater said:
You shoulda stayed, I am going back Sunday after church. Staying through Thursday, maybe Friday.

Gotta go finish loading up and get to church, I'll talk to yall in a while.

randlemanboater · Apr 8, 2007

randlemanboater said:
You shoulda stayed, I am going back Sunday after church. Staying through Thursday, maybe Friday.

Gotta go finish loading up and get to church, I'll talk to yall in a while.

reelapeelin · Apr 9, 2007

Randleman OUT!!...have fun, Bro... 8) ...

reelapeelin · Apr 9, 2007

Randleman OUT!!...have fun, Bro... 8) ...

randlemanboater · Apr 14, 2007

We made it down and back safe and sound.

The weather was not the best, but not bad for April. Monday it was cold and cloudy so I put the V in the water and went to work replacing the keel rollers and many rusted bolts holding on the bunks.

I suggest to anyone that has to replace this stuff on a saltwater used trailer, spend 50 bucks and get a cheep "saws all", it made easy work of getting the old stuff off.

Tuesday was sunny and windless (although still chilly) in the morning so we went fishing. We caught a boatload of Black Sea Bass, most were 11 "s, the new law says they have to be 12 "s to keep. We did get enough for a meal.

Calm waters on the way out.

Summer with a keeper!

By the afternoon the wind picked up and the seas built to around 3' with an occasional 4'er thrown in for fun but the V handled it great.

Wednesday it rained so we went to the Fort Fisher Aquarium via the Southport-Fort Fisher Ferry.

Then we had birthday cake for the old man.

Thursday it was 80 and sunny but the wind was blowing 20 -30 kts. We went to the beach for an hour but quickly tired of the constant sandblast.

Then it was pack it up and ride back home.

randlemanboater · Apr 14, 2007

We made it down and back safe and sound.

The weather was not the best, but not bad for April. Monday it was cold and cloudy so I put the V in the water and went to work replacing the keel rollers and many rusted bolts holding on the bunks.

I suggest to anyone that has to replace this stuff on a saltwater used trailer, spend 50 bucks and get a cheep "saws all", it made easy work of getting the old stuff off.

Tuesday was sunny and windless (although still chilly) in the morning so we went fishing. We caught a boatload of Black Sea Bass, most were 11 "s, the new law says they have to be 12 "s to keep. We did get enough for a meal.

Calm waters on the way out.