WTB Skeg strut

[SirBudman32]

Looking for a large cat skeg strut. I thought I would see if anyone on here has one they want to sell before I order one. Let me know what you have and how much you want for it. Thanks

[properchopper]

Brian,

The one large cat skeg strut I have is one I'm experimenting with to find the best way to convert from .250 to .187 shafts. I just did one for a customer using the standard Speedmaster replaceable propshaft bushing

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Here's one I plan on using myself that uses 3/16" lead-teflon bushings (which I like better) 'tho they are more labor-intensive to replace

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Once you get your hands on one, contact me if you'd like & I can walk you through the conversion (if that's what you have in mind)

Tony

rcboatbuild@hotmail.com to talk back & forth please

[SirBudman32]

Tony, thanks for the info. What kind of strut is that that you are using? How does it differ from the speed master one? what about using this one that is already made for the 3/16th shaft? oct_strut.JPG

[properchopper]

Tony, thanks for the info. What kind of strut is that that you are using? How does it differ from the speed master one? what about using this one that is already made for the 3/16th shaft? [ATTACH=CONFIG]85285[/ATTACH]

The strut in the top two pictures above is a Spd. The one I'm now working on is from Insane - it doesn't have a tapered nose.

The Octura strut you pictured is no stronger than a stick of chewing gum.

[SirBudman32]

Ok no go on the Octura strut then. back in the hunt. Where did you get the Insane one from?

[SirBudman32]

found it

[properchopper]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Adjustable-s...item20c34723c4

This is only 3.15"" tall but bushed for a 3/16 shaft

[SirBudman32]

I seen those as well. But they look a little short.
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[SirBudman32]

Tony have you seen these, maybe the ticket.

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OCTOC8RB OCT REDUCER BUSHING

[properchopper]

Tony have you seen these, maybe the ticket.

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OCTOC8RB OCT REDUCER BUSHING

Haven't seen that - good idea -

[SirBudman32]

Talked to Rocket City this morning and that is what they said to use to go from the 1/4 to the 3/16.

[properchopper]

Talked to Rocket City this morning and that is what they said to use to go from the 1/4 to the 3/16.

It'll work on the prop (back) end but it'll be too far forward on the nose end to support the shaft since the flange prevents it from going in far enough.

[SirBudman32]

Tony I think I got it. Here is what I came up with, All from Rocket City. I talked to them this morning and this is what they told me to use.

Strut Blade, S/S Long With Skeg, Part Number OCT-SSSLBO
Nose Piece, S/S, Part Number OCT-OC10NP
Bushing, Reducer 11/32"Od X 1/4"Id., Part Number OCT-OC8RB
K&S Brass Tubing - 5/16 x 12

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OCTOC10NP-2.jpg
OCTOC8RB-2.jpg

[SirBudman32]

Octura Nose Piece, S/S. For use with 11/32" bore struts. 5/16" ID bore accepts OC8LTS sleeve bearings.

[properchopper]

Octura Nose Piece, S/S. For use with 11/32" bore struts. 5/16" ID bore accepts OC8LTS sleeve bearings.

Looks like you got it fingered out