fishindevil Posted August 17, 2008 Report Share Posted August 17, 2008 Well too bad about the lttle one!!. . .glad he is ok, and it sure does sound like a spun hub...its no big deal,just make sure the seals are ok,i think they will be,just minor damage!!! im 100% sure,its meant to do that rather than do gear damage,its a replacement part thats very cheap,having a spare is always a good option bud....you will be ok,go to a reputable dealer,and you will be fishing by next weekend!!!! cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzo Posted August 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 thank you for all the replies. Son is great today, telling anyone who will list about the "big hook stuck in mine weg". The advice on the prop/spun hub as the likely source of the problems is also very much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowPoke Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 Glad to hear the "weg" is doing fine! We've learned 2 things here today; A) When Dad says stay out of the boat, stay out of the boat. 2) Never let your bow line exceed the length of your boat. -Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzo Posted August 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 Good summary Brian, both are excellent advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPD Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 Definitely a spun hub Rizzo... buy a new one and have the old one re hubbed and keep it as a spare... you should always carry a spare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdelongchamp Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 Heh Rzzo, tough luck you had. Keep an eye on for infection though. When guiding and doing first aid as I was in the middle of nowhere for "you guessed it" I had a nice little technique for imbedded hooks using a small piece of fishing line and two hands. Works very well. i will try and make a drawing and post it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdelongchamp Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 As for your prop, you can start by removing the prop and checking for rope strands wound around the shaft. Build ups of old fishing line discarded improperly and left on the lake are also the cause of similar problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 Kids can take it no problem well unless yur hooked in the wiener Achhhh!!!! Now you've made me sit on my hands. Dunno why, but it just feels more secure. Thanks...... JF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzo Posted August 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 buy a new one and have the old one re hubbed and keep it as a spare funny, that's exactly what I did today. Went to Royal Distributing and bought a new prop and hub that can be dropped into it. Then took the old one to Brentwood marine where they will send it away and get it re-hubbed. Funny thing is the remade one will probably cost just as much as the new prop/hub from Royal. Only reason I'm not just buying 2 new ones is I think my damaged prop is of a higher quality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 OUCH!!! Sorry to hear about your son, but it sounds like he was a real trooper about it all. Nothing is worse for a parent then seeing your kids in pain like that! Then the motor thing....wow...when it rains it pours eh? Hopefully it's a inexpensive fix for you. Better luck the next time!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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