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Prop change on Xi5? Eliminator Nut?
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04/24/16 08:11 PM
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plasma800
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I'm curious if anyone has changed their prop on a Motorguide Xi5? If so, why?
Also I keep seeing these Eliminator prop nuts... they look neat for sure, but I was wondering if anyone uses one.
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Re: Prop change on Xi5? Eliminator Nut?
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04/24/16 09:26 PM
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Flippin-Out
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I have an Eliminator prop nut on my Minn Kota now, but I have not tried it yet. I'm not sure how much difference it will make, but the technical reasons seem sound. The issue is I don't know if it will be 1% quieter/smoother (virtually no change) or something worthwhile.
If you do get one, absolutely follow directions in NOT lubricating the o-ring. The grip of that o-ring against the back of the prop is all that prevents the nut from coming loose, so it counts on that grip to work. In this case, the o-ring is not attempting to seal a joint, so no lubricant is desired.
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Re: Prop change on Xi5? Eliminator Nut?
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04/25/16 04:18 PM
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Word of caution, keep a pair of channel locks that fit the Eliminator on the boat. I got my line caught up in the prop yesterday and could not get the nut off by hand to clear the line.
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Re: Prop change on Xi5? Eliminator Nut?
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04/25/16 04:58 PM
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Word of caution, keep a pair of channel locks that fit the Eliminator on the boat. I got my line caught up in the prop yesterday and could not get the nut off by hand to clear the line. Thanks for the word of caution. I think I'll put a "strap wrench" in the boat. I have a spare one, and I bet that would do the trick (without scuffing up the prop nut).
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Re: Prop change on Xi5? Eliminator Nut?
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04/25/16 08:57 PM
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lamoon78
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I use one and they are nice especially for quick prop changes and dont tighten it so tight you cant get it off by hand it wont back off. I tighten mine until its snug then a half turn never loosens up either and can get it off by hand.
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Re: Prop change on Xi5? Eliminator Nut?
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04/27/16 05:33 PM
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I had an issued with my MotorGuide 109 36 volt motor. At certain speeds I would get a high pitched hum or whine from the prop. I put on an Eliminator prop nut on it and the hum/whine went away. I also keep a strap wrench on board to remove if necessary to get line out.
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Re: Prop change on Xi5? Eliminator Nut?
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05/01/16 04:14 PM
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plasma800
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any body change from the 2 blade prop to a 3 blade prop? I'm not sure it's really needed, but I find myself wandering into the thick stuff often.
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Re: Prop change on Xi5? Eliminator Nut?
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05/02/16 02:52 PM
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DFW-fisherman
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One word of caution about removing the prop over water - that pin "falls freely" as soon as you get the nut about halfway off! Make sure you have something to catch it - just in case!!
What a surprise when I was trying to remove the line that got wrapped around the shaft! Brand new Xi5, now with a "newer" pin!
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Re: Prop change on Xi5? Eliminator Nut?
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05/02/16 06:02 PM
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Chet
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I tightened mine by hand and still had hard time getting it off. Don't know about heat, vibration etc. but mine seems noticeably quieter. Had a guide in my boat a few weeks ago and he noticed the fact that it was much quieter on higher speeds. I'm very happy with mine.
Last edited by Chet; 05/03/16 10:27 PM.
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Re: Prop change on Xi5? Eliminator Nut?
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05/05/16 02:35 PM
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lamoon78
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any body change from the 2 blade prop to a 3 blade prop? I'm not sure it's really needed, but I find myself wandering into the thick stuff often. The 2 blade Safari is better in the thick stuff than the machette is.
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Re: Prop change on Xi5? Eliminator Nut?
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05/08/16 11:26 PM
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