'07 R-21 EC prop zinc size and size of bolt

r67boxer

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Fluid Motion Model
R-21 EC
Hull Identification Number
FMLT2148A707
Vessel Name
Pacific Wren
Can anyone tell me whether the prop zinc is a C or a B? I purchased a C and it is quite loose, not nearly a snug fit. As background, I lost the zinc and bolt last season. What I've gleaned from a post in 2017 on a 2013 model year R-21, the zinc should be a C and bolt 5/16", 1 1/4" long with 18 thread count. Is this correct for the 2007 R-21?
 
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My 2013 R21EC has a 1" shaft and a C size zinc. Looks like the "B" size is for a 7/8 inch shaft. What do you have?
The zinc fits over the hex nut on the shaft is that all in good shape? Note the pictures here of zinc and nut
https://boatzincs.com/pn-c-zn/
Note also the threadlocker and the star washer...
 
My shaft is 1". I purchased a 'C' prop zinc today. It fits loosely but does fit. I called a local Ranger dealer and their service department confirmed the loose fit.

The zinc is snug once tightened with the bolt. Perhaps I'm overthinking this but I figured that because the concave side of the zinc is cut out to the shape of a nut, it should fit somewhat snug not loose.

Thanks for your help.

Kevin
 
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