Propshafts on Backorder?

[Motion35]

Has anyone heard about the big shaft propshafts on backorder from Mercury until June 28th? Another 2-3 weeks without boating is going to be a long time!

[optimax135]

what's wrong with your old shaft?

[Motion35]

I lost one blade and sometime before the blade came off the hub it removed a piece from the upper skeg. I measured run-out before I dropped it off and it measured .015 at the end of the shaft just before the threads.

[optimax135]

You can straighten that shaft closer than factory. I do it all the time. If you have a roller fixture with a dial indicator and a press, you can get it within .002-.003". Factory spec I believe is .005. I'd be happy to straighten it for you if you like. Let me know!

[Motion35]

Right now it's sitting apart at Lakeland Marine in Lake Havasu City, Az. I'll let them finish the job on this one. I'll make sure I get the old shaft back. Thanks.

[Motion35]

Just got off the phone with Mercury Racing. Lakeland was right. They are on backorder. They did say they were in inspection and he was going to make a call and get some boxed up and sent. I asked about straightening and he said NO. The wait goes on......

[optimax135]

I've been straighten shafts for 17 yrs and have had no issue's. Those shafts are pretty salty and I'm sure the mark up is phoenominal. I disagree with the straightening. Good luck anyway!

[Fl Boy in ILL]

Motion

I have a 2.5 Fat shaft out of my 2001 Sportmaster that is PERFECT, we swapped so I could run my Yammi drag props, if your interested there is no wait!

Rick