I posted this on Florida Sportman Boating/Prop forum about three days ago and haven't received any replies. Thought I would give it a shot here.
Yamaha F90 Stainless Prop Question
My 2005 Yamaha F90 was delivered new in 2005 with a Solas 17 pitch stainless prop. I ran it for about a year and switched over to a aluminum turning point so I could just change over with a spare housing if necessary. I sold the stainless solas to someone who had a 2008 F90. He had trouble with his lower unit that needed extensive repair and the Yamaha dealer said the damage was caused by the Solas stainless prop. I don't quite understand as the prop fit his shaft and didn't cause any apparent vibration or have any evident fitting problems. Does anyone know if the two engines have identical shafts or was it different in 2008. I'm refunding the money and taking the prop back. I just don't know if I should ever put it back on my 2005 F90 if it may (I don't know) damage my lower unit. Would appreciate any comments.
FLCoyote
Yamaha F90 Stainless Prop Question
My 2005 Yamaha F90 was delivered new in 2005 with a Solas 17 pitch stainless prop. I ran it for about a year and switched over to a aluminum turning point so I could just change over with a spare housing if necessary. I sold the stainless solas to someone who had a 2008 F90. He had trouble with his lower unit that needed extensive repair and the Yamaha dealer said the damage was caused by the Solas stainless prop. I don't quite understand as the prop fit his shaft and didn't cause any apparent vibration or have any evident fitting problems. Does anyone know if the two engines have identical shafts or was it different in 2008. I'm refunding the money and taking the prop back. I just don't know if I should ever put it back on my 2005 F90 if it may (I don't know) damage my lower unit. Would appreciate any comments.
FLCoyote
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