I sheared off my prop in the Welland Canal last Saturday. A piece of discarded line wound around the prop. I was able to replace it using a mask and snorkel. I also have an underwater light which was helpful in lining up the screws. I wore my wetsuit without weights that helped me float on the water. Lake Erie is still pretty cold. We are in Buffalo visiting family and friends. We will be heading west next week.
What is the replacement kit that I saw mentioned in other notes on this subject?
If you plan to go through canal locks make sure your boat is well protected. On the way up in some locks the boat was pressed against the wall very hard. I had boat hooks to fend off but the force was more than I could overcome. I had bags of straw, regular fenders and four by fours (mounted vertically) on the rail.
