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buck0123
06-19-2006, 11:50 AM
i just bought a cmb .45 for my 42 inch deep vee. the engine and boat are set up for a 3/16 flex shaft. is this shaft going to be strong enough?
Ron Olson
06-23-2006, 01:55 PM
Yes, no problem. The props that you'll need aren't available with 1/4" bores in the hubs anyway.
Hydro Junkie
06-23-2006, 04:49 PM
Very true. In the 1/8th hydros, a 3/16th flex shaft is used WITH A .67 spinning around 23K. You won't have near the power of a .67, so I wouldn't worry:)
buck0123
06-23-2006, 10:57 PM
ron what prop do u think i should start out with?
Ron Olson
06-23-2006, 11:23 PM
Usually most people start with an X-450 then go from there as the CMB ought to be able to spin it with no sweat. Others would be the X-447, 448 and 646/3 if the X-450 feels like too much but usally isn't. It's also available in both 2 and 3-blades.
buck0123
10-18-2006, 10:55 AM
Usually most people start with an X-450 then go from there as the CMB ought to be able to spin it with no sweat. Others would be the X-447, 448 and 646/3 if the X-450 feels like too much but usally isn't. It's also available in both 2 and 3-blades.

ron would this be a LH or RH prop
Ron Olson
10-18-2006, 12:13 PM
Left hand.