Old fashioned Prop shaft skeg

[Ian Harrison 4Participant @ianharrison4]

Hi all, can anyone point me in the direction of where I can get one of the old fashioned brass formed prop shaft skeg support. The very simple one that goes over the shaft and is fastened to the underneath of the hull. I am restoring an old Norstar "Wave Princess" and the old fitted shaft sticks out under the hull rather a long way without any support. I have looked round and can seem to only find some very sophsticated skegs that incorporate a support for the inner shaft itself, far too clever for me. I know we can get everything off the internet, but is there any good model boat etc. shop still around Notts/Derby/Lincs besides good old Gee Dee in Nottingham.

Best regards

Ian

[Ian Harrison 4Participant @ianharrison4]

[Colin BishopModerator @colinbishop34627]

Might be difficult to find a commercial offering which would suit the angle of your shaft.

It wouldn't be difficult to make though. You would need a short piece of brass tubing to fit over the tube and then some brass bar to use as the support which would fit into a slot in the hull and be secured with an epoxy fillet on the inside. Ideally it should be soldered but you could probably get away with using a steel filled epoxy glue such as JB Weld to hold it all together.

Colin

Edited By Colin Bishop on 08/05/2018 18:18:10

[Dave MilbournParticipant @davemilbourn48782]

Try here. **LINK**

The flat brass part of the P-bracket is intended to be inserted between the layers of the keel and glued with epoxy. The A-bracket has two arms which can be inserted through the skin each side of the keel and reinforced with something like Isopon P40 chopped-strand filler inside. I've used the P-brackets and am totally satisfied with them.
I don't know of any model shop in the East Midlands which specialises in model boat fittings. Even Gee Dee only stocked a few kits and Robbe/Aeronaut fittings. Anyway, it's now two quid to park anywhere on-street in Nottingham for an hour', and that's if you can find a space. Mail order is often cheaper!

Dave M

Edited By Dave Milbourn on 08/05/2018 20:34:19

[Ian Harrison 4Participant @ianharrison4]

Cheers, for the input, the P bracket looks good but I would need one to take the 10mm prop shaft. I think a piece of brass tube and some brass strip looks the way to go. Yes totally agree much cheaper via mail order, still nice to look up close. I don't know if I am lucky but I have a Blue Badge so free to park at the meters.

Ian

[Colin BishopModerator @colinbishop34627]

The bracket is only going to steady the shaft so there won't be very much of a load on it.. I think it is worth fabricating your own. Certainly worth a go!

Colin

[Chris FellowsParticipant @chrisfellows72943]

Ian

Simon at Protean Design would be worth contacting if you don't fancy doing it yourself.

He can produce anything to a high standard and very reasonable too.

I bought some P brackets off him along with some other items and was very pleased. Was expecting the leg part to be in brass strip but it was a solid section which it sounds as though you would need given the length of the leg/stay that you need.

Protean Design

Simon Higgins

01789 565228 & 07977 193759

[email protected]

http://www.propman.uk.com

Photo shows one of those I bought.

Chris

Edited By Chris Fellows on 08/05/2018 21:49:48

[Ian Harrison 4Participant @ianharrison4]

Thanks so much for all your help and advice, That specially made P bracket looks superb quality, I will place an enquiry, however I think it looks far too much for me.

I will most likely end up making one from brass tube and brass supports, I can make the angles exactly suit the set up I am trying to restore. Will keep you all informed. Thanks again.

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