Re: My kingdom for a shear pin!
brian_maddux@excite.com
Mon, 30 Nov 1998 07:10:34 PST
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On Thu, 26 Nov 1998 13:58:12 -0800, Gordon wrote:
<snip - stuff about SeaGull>
>
> I hope I don't have that problem on my electric MInnKota. I have put it
in
> reverse while still moving forward with no problems. But I should
probably
> get a spare shear pin just in case the prop hits something. Has anyone
ever
> had a shear pin break on an electric outboard?
>
> Harry Gordon
> P14 #234, Manatee
> Mountain View, CA
>
I have an Old Town motor (made by MinnKota) for my 14' Orca. I've turned the
rudder into the prop more than once. No damage to the rudder or the motor.
It appears that the prop and motor just "stall" (the motor stops turning).
The dealer told me this would happen, that it wouldn't chew up the rudder,
and wouldn't hurt the motor. I wouldn't want to keep the motor from turning
for too long, but the occasional "oops" doesn't seem to do any damage :-)
Brian Maddux
Orca 14' (unnamed)
Potterless on Whidbey Island, WA
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