Rinker 350/360 2007+ Random Topics

SimcoeRinker400

Did my props they look like new

Spyderweb

Did mine a couple of years ago.  Looked great.   After about a month in the water, they looked dull gray again.  Decided it wasn’t worth it for something nobody sees but me when I snorkel each week to wipe down the drives.

YYZRC

Agreed that the shine doesn’t last long @Spyderweb .  Saying that, it’s not exactly “work” to spray and rinse, so I can’t not do them at the end of each season. It’s the easiest boat cleaning task there is!

LaRea

Prop cleaning is about fuel economy, not appearance.  Surface roughness = more fuel for the same amount of thrust.  

The only question is -- how much do you save?  If you drive a 600-foot cargo ship, there's plenty of data about cleaning props.  I've never seen any for rec boats like ours, but it's a "small effort, small gain" situation.  

Plus you get that gratifying launch day photo op.  

Grahamu

These are mine after a power wash by marina., maybe not as shiny but good enough.

Dream_Inn

LaRea said:

Plus you get that gratifying launch day photo op.  

Couple pics of mine a couple weeks ago

YYZRC

That port trim ram anode is hurt, @Dream_Inn

I'm jealous of how nice your drive stickers are; new ones are like $250/drive!  WTF?!

YYZRC

Grahamu said:

These are mine after a power wash by marina., maybe not as shiny but good enough.

Is this pic from last winter @Grahamu ?  No way there's that much ice on Simcoe already!?!

Dream_Inn

YYZRC said:

That port trim ram anode is hurt, @Dream_Inn

I'm jealous of how nice your drive stickers are; new ones are like $250/drive!  WTF?!

Yeah, I guess after 5 years the anodes need replaced. LOL!  Not nearly as big of a concern on a lift.  I had ordered some new ones a few weeks ago.  I'll get them on over the winter.  I also need to do a little bottom paint touch up in the spring.

Spyderweb

@YYZRC do you spray the when on the drive?  Is there a concern with acid on the seals?

Grahamu

@YYZRC, Yes January this year, they power wash and change drive oil when they can safely stand on the ice.

YYZRC

I take the props off every fall.  Saying that, there are threads on here where people have cleaned the props while still installed (I think @Lake_Bum was one contributor).

YYZRC

Grahamu said:

@YYZRC, Yes January this year, they power wash and change drive oil when they can safely stand on the ice.

Great way to keep service dept busy in winter.

Grahamu

The drives performed well this season, I only added maybe a 1/4 cup of oil.

LaRea

I take my props off annually for cleaning, then grease the splines before reinstalling. 

I also inspect the leading edges for nicks or burrs.  I learned that from a former SEAL commander.  He told me their practice was to drag a strip of silk across the leading edge of each blade.  If the silk snagged, the blade needed more work.  If it works for SEAL boats, it'll work for my Rinker!

raybo3

@LaRea you can do the same thing with a Q-tip..... just say'n 

YYZRC

@raybo3 don't you think it's highly likely that @LaRea has copious amounts of silk at the ready?  

Lake_Bum

YYZRC said:

I take the props off every fall.  Saying that, there are threads on here where people have cleaned the props while still installed (I think @Lake_Bum was one contributor).

I didn't have the greatest results.  And I never did remove them to do a full soaking.  It did work a little however! 

YYZRC

Shrink wrap day. Better late than never. 

aero3113

Any damage to your canvas from shovel boy?

YYZRC

Looks to be ok thankfully. Will give it a good look in the spring. Just cleaned it up and stacked it nicely (with sheets between layers) in the v-berth for winter. 

oscar1

wow

kordo

YYZRC, I see you standing on your hardtop with no problem.  Good to know.  Do you have an extra support post/pole at the front of it?  Thanks.

YYZRC

@kordo no extra supports. It’s plenty strong as designed/mounted. 

tricountytrail

kordo

tricountytrail, what is your process?  Nice work.

YYZRC

Quiet on here these days. 

I rebuilt both transom assemblies with new stainless steering pins and replaced the cracked gimbal ring. Will sell them in the spring. 

Also got some new stickers as @Dream_Inn had me all jealous. 

YYZRC

My boat had the old seawater pump housing back plates that were solid brass. They were scored pretty bad when I put new impellers in two years ago so I replaced with the new plastic back plates with the removable wear insert. 

tricountytrail

Here's mine because its slow lol.

tricountytrail

Servicing my drives.
Like my new home made lift?