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Old 15-02-2010, 07:51 PM   #1
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Mercury Fat or Standard Prop Shaft
So except for strength what are the advantages and disadvantages of the fat shaft against the standard shaft mercury gearboxes.
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Old 16-02-2010, 11:10 PM   #2
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You wont loose as many propellers with the fat shaft!
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You wont loose as many propellers with the fat shaft!
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