If you have a velvet glide or hurth transmission then you don’t need a
brake. They can spin without damage. I use the spin to generate electricity.

Bob

I’m not being terse. This is from my mobile.
On Jan 29, 2011 7:06 AM, “Joe Shimkonis” wrote:

I have no idea how good the original shaft brake system worked or if all

the components can still be purchased.Since I converted from a folding prop
back to a fixed,I need a shaft brake.The only option I ve found is the
system made by PYI and it’s about $700. any advice?

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On Jan 28, 2011, at 21:57, Pete Dubler wrote:

Thanks!

On 1/28/2011 4:50 PM, Alan wrote:

Give me a day or 2 to find it. There is an industrial supplier here in

Rochester. The cylinder make is a BIMBA….. just can’t remember the
model… I am thinking is was around 20 bucks,,, but then again I am
suffering from CRS.

Joe,

I installed a Shaft-Lok. Not an easy installation and I’ve had some
issues, but the guy that makes them is extremely helpful and considerate
and it’s working now. The down side of this unit is you have to head up
under sail and slow the boat down to just a knot or two to engage the
lock. Not always convenient. I don’t know if other brands/designs are
different in that regard.

Tor

Pete,
 The folder with the cylinder information is on the boat (currently in Va. with me in western NY).
The company that I did business with is
http://www.roessel.com/Roessel_Files/partners.htm
The cylinder was manufactured by Clippard and was in stock and is a fairly common part in manufacturing – 3/4 in bore, 6 inches in length, spring return, single back end fitting, nose mount…… 5/16 rod (I think).
Sorry I can’t be more help till spring.
Alan

— On Sat, 1/29/11, Silverheels wrote:

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Joe,

My advice up front is (1) consider mounting the unit on the jack shaft
(or whatever that thing is called in between the transmission and the
V-drive) rather than on the propeller shaft, (2) order the longest
control cable, which is 10′ and just reaches the cockpit (details if you
want them), (3) plan to cut a small access hatch in the floorboards just
aft of the V-drive to expedite the installation and subsequent
adjustments or repairs, and (4) avail yourself of Shaft-Lok company
owner Ken Nigel’s expertise often. He’s wonderfully patient, personally
concerned and immensely helpful – and you can tell him I said so!

Good luck,

Tor

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