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Old 06-22-2008, 06:54 PM   #22
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Originally Posted by Dave R View Post
I know someone with a Volvo Penta duoprop and SS props that ran aground in Moultonborough Bay and did need new propshafts. Far as I know, the VP DP does not have slip rings and nor do Bravo 3 props. I am certain my B3 props do not have them. Regardless, unlike a VP DP drive that allows a choice of aluminum or SS, I have no choice but to run SS props on my B3, they are all that's available.
I found a rock with my Volvo DP drive a couple of years back and it was not pretty. The rock took out the prop AND the prop shaft. net net $1,700 and a large mental note to avoid that spot.

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