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prop zinc screw size
Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2015 9:09 am
by elk
I bought a few spare prop zincs from Boatzincs.com but didn't realize the screw didn't come with them.
Is anyone able to measure one of their spare zinc holding screws so I can go to my local hardware store and buy a few. I figure a dab of cured 5200 will work as a thread locker.
Thanks,
Re: prop zinc screw size
Posted: Fri Sep 25, 2015 9:31 pm
by Chips Ahoy!
The prop zinc is a CAMP P-5 on my boat....Hull 232 2004.
I always have to order this special.
It is held on by a 3/4" castle nut that is made of brass specifically for Catalina.
I just bought a couple of replacements (after 12 years on the first one) from Catalinadirect.
Prop Shaft Castle Nut 3/4" (#K1951):
It fits perfectly.
There is no set screw...never was that I know of.
Using 5200 doesn't sound like a good idea...it will be a bitch to get off.
Underwater...probably impossible.
Just a thought.
-George
Re: prop zinc screw size
Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2016 9:08 am
by elk
The screw is a 5/16"-18x1" socket head stainless. A dab of 5200 on the first few threads and let dry, is a good thread locker. No problem getting it off.