underwater/inwater prop change updated!

rossjo · Post by **rossjo** » Sat Jun 16, 2012 5:53 am

Prop puller for sure!

If you're in Saltwater ... who cleans your bottom? Experienced divers already have the prop puller and knowledge and will often do it for a fixed fee (mine will do it for around $50-75 per prop).

just4plaay · Post by **just4plaay** » Sat Jun 16, 2012 4:46 pm

You guys are all pessimists. Prop removal in water without a puller is easy. Take the nut off and go hit a rock, she'll pop right off.

yorklyn · Post by **yorklyn** » Wed Jun 20, 2012 9:28 pm

I switched the props on my 10 meter a few times underwater. Took off the main props to have them redone and put on spares then switched them back later. I used a craftsman wheel puller
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1260 ... 000P?mv=rr

I fabricated longer pieces (the flat piece connected between the two black bolts) which gave me enough reach to get behind the props. was alittle hard to use underwater but it worked with no issues or damage.

summer storm · Post by **summer storm** » Thu Jun 21, 2012 9:58 am

jefflaw35 wrote:funny you post this, and I feel the need to comment. You deff shouldn't try a hammer. I borrowed prop puller, now im buying one. Wife and I have decided to start a small mobile buisness since I hooked up with a Donzi dealer and he is keeping me steady with side work that pays very well for minor paint repair work! I need to get away from my jerk of a boss. We want to move to Key west FL in 3 years or less also. So we, "while I am still working" are going to try this. The ideas keep coming to mind every day. Prop R&I new or for repair was an Idea. We finally got certified in diving last month. We have came up with every thing from pressure washing and detailing,minor paint and fiberglass repair, under/in water bottom cleaning, new interior design (her) Etc... Just an all around minor service marine company. Hit every boat in every port with flyers and see what happens. Prop removal under water, in a slip with the right tools invested. A little bit of time should be profitable. Things like home made work cages to catch falling parts and light weight underwater human support come to mind but anything can be made possible. Also search and recovery of lost items in the h2o. Had a friend/car client pay someone to dive for a prop that fell off after service last year. Guy found it and charged him 400$ Been thinking about it ever since LOL. Thanks for posting this, just tells me that the demand is out there and im not just dreaming something stupid. Think we try it here and if it works good, we will hand it over to my best friend to run. Then reopen in the FL Keys. Just have to find out cost other guys are getting and cut them off, work hard for less and build the reputation. Wont lose anything at all. Use a puller man, you will damage something or get hurt with the hammer, hate to see that happen....

There are more divers doing this in south Florida than there are boats

it's a great idea but the insurance is a killer and the marinas will not let you in with out it.

hmc · Post by **hmc** » Thu Jun 21, 2012 11:17 am

MAny with haul out lift do not allow divers .

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Thu Jun 21, 2012 12:14 pm

A lot of places don't have the 2 mill in insurance many marinas want .

rossjo · Post by **rossjo** » Thu Jun 21, 2012 7:12 pm

hmc wrote:MAny with haul out lift do not allow divers .

Even for bottom cleaning? Wow - they do here.