Propeller Puller DIY for R29

[Iceout]

I thought I would give back a little to the folks on this forum, who provide so much useful information to new Ranger Tug owners. I bumped a rock late season last year when the water was just too low in the local lake. Over the winter I searched around for a reasonable, small puller that could be carried aboard in case of another mishap far from home. After finding several bulky and expensive commercially available models, I decided to make my own. 1/4" aluminum plate can be cut with traditional wood tools and WD40 as cutting fluid. Here are a few photos for your enjoyment.

 

[NorCal]

Iceout, Thanks for posting. Very helpful with the pictures and measurements. Great idea to use aluminum. I will add that to my todo list.

 

[BB marine]

Thank you for the idea . I used your design but added a pusher bolt . I have a 3 blade so three threaded rods instead of 4.

 

[Red Raven]

Awesome. Love it :ugeek:

 

[harry ames]

Have you actually used it to pull your prop. The quarter inch material looks a little on the thin side. I did have to pull Poopsy's prop, and the prop puller used by the boat shop was half inch material. I suppose as long as the prop puller is just there to provide some "spring" tension on the prop while whacking the shaft with a hammer loosens prop that maybe the quarter inch is good enough?

 

[BB marine]

The puller plates on mine are 3/4 " thick carbon steel then coated with Galvanized coating . The plate that goes in front of the prop had to be milled to 5/8 inch for clearance. The threaded rods are threaded into the plate . The plate behind the prop is tapped to except a 1" bolt . ( Pressings bolt )This eliminates the need to use of the hammer. I also made a protective sleeve to go over the prop shaft. I plan on pulling the prop as a preventative maintenance yearly to eliminate having it stuck on the shaft.
Brian Brown
26 Cutwater
PORT-A-GEE

 

[SoBella]

I thought I would give back a little to the folks on this forum, who provide so much useful information to new Ranger Tug owners. I bumped a rock late season last year when the water was just too low in the local lake. Over the winter I searched around for a reasonable, small puller that could be carried aboard in case of another mishap far from home. After finding several bulky and expensive commercially available models, I decided to make my own. 1/4" aluminum plate can be cut with traditional wood tools and WD40 as cutting fluid. Here are a few photos for your enjoyment.

Hi, the photos are not available any more, could you post them again. Tks

 

[Toucan]

Hi, the photos are not available any more, could you post them again. Tks

I just pulled our prop with a puller that I made out of 4" wide by 3/8" TK steel. Prop came off without the need to bang on the prop hub or prop shaft.

Barry Thompson
TOUCAN, R-27 Classic