"Spinning" Honda 50

[Andy26M]

I also have an 11 3/4 x 10 3-blade aluminum like Time Warp. I don't think it is the "stock" prop - it sets my Honda BF50 up just right at max rpm for w.o.t.

I've not seen the symptoms you all are reporting here. I do find that the engine cavitates very easily if I try to turn too sharp at higher rpm, but I don't find that unusual. I can run at w.o.t. with or wothout ballast.

One thing, though - my motor does not sit all the way down, the pin is in the second hole. Originally the pin was in the lowest hole, and if I remember correctly the engine did tend to cavitate more - it also pressed the nose down too much (pressing the nose down lifts the stern, too). I tried it in several holes and decided that the second one gave me the best overall results, though this was with my water tank up in the "V", I guess I should recheck it now that I moved 160# from the bow to the stern ... ymmv.

- AndyS

[Lloyd Franks]

Well, I had the propeller hub rebuilt at WM ($25, took two days). Tried it out today and it works fine...No spinning, even at 5100 rpm's. Problem solved. Thanks for all the help.

[Moe]

Thanks for following up on this, Lloyd. Wish my problem was that simple.

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Moe