{"product_id":"shaft-shark-model-ss900","title":"Shaft Shark Model SS900","description":"\u003ch2\u003eShaft Shark Model SS900\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shaft Shark Model SS900 attaches to your shaft just forward of the propeller and rotates with the shaft, cutting away any rope, weed or debris that may entangle your shaft and propeller. It is a two-piece, split unit machined from high quality 316L type stainless steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep your propeller free from rope, weeds and underwater debris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEliminate the possibility of damage to your propeller, strut and cutlass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEliminate the need for being towed due to fouled stern gear or propeller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"su-accordion su-u-trim\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-plus-circle my-custom-spoiler su-spoiler-closed\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"su-spoiler-title\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eChoosing the right model\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ab-marine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SS-Model-and-Size-Chart-02252025.jpeg\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13807 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ab-marine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SS-Model-and-Size-Chart-02252025.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"590\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ab-marine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SS-Model-and-Size-Chart-02252025.jpeg 590w, https:\/\/ab-marine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SS-Model-and-Size-Chart-02252025-300x244.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-plus-circle my-custom-spoiler su-spoiler-closed\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"su-spoiler-title\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eInstallation\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\"\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SHAFT SHARK requires minimal clearance between the cutlass bearing and the propeller hub.  It is installed with the cutting blade side facing forward and flush up against the propeller hub face.  It is not required to remove the propeller for installation. The Shaft Shark is kept securely in place by the clamp action of two allen-head bolts using Vibra-Tite VC-3 or Loctite on the screws\/bolts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ab-marine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Shaft-Shark-Shaft-2023-Installation-Instructions.pdf\"\u003eSee complete instructions here before installing your Shaft Shark.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-plus-circle my-custom-spoiler su-spoiler-closed\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"su-spoiler-title\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDrag\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\"\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eDrag\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SHAFT SHARK is sized to both the shaft diameter and the propeller hub diameter to ensure the lowest drag factor for the boat. Overall drag will vary depending upon the speed of the boat … the propeller hub diameter and the size of the SHAFT SHARK installed. This is why there are different model units to suit the shaft and hub combinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-plus-circle my-custom-spoiler su-spoiler-closed\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"su-spoiler-title\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\"\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith no moving parts maintenance is minimal. There are no moving parts to maintain or replace on an annual basis. The edges can be re-sharpened when necessary. Do NOT use a wire brush or like to clean the shaft shark as it may compromise the outer surface area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-plus-circle my-custom-spoiler su-spoiler-closed\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"su-spoiler-title\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTorque Requirements\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShaft Shark Fasteners Torque for A4 Metric Stainless Steel\u003cbr\u003e* Note Torque thru SS 700\/M8 in-lbs*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-responsive\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"sh-table table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFastener Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003elbs Per Inch\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAllen Wrench Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSS 300\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35.4in-lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003euse 4mm Allen wrench\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSS 400 \u0026amp; 500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60.3in-lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003euse 5mm Allen wrench\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSS 600 \u0026amp; 700\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e146.2in-lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003euse 6mm Allen wrench\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSS 900\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24.1ft-lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003euse 8mm Allen wrench\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 15px; color: #bf3723;\" href=\"https:\/\/ab-marine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Shaft-Shark-Shaft-2023-Installation-Instructions.pdf\"\u003eDownload the Shaft Shark Installation Instructions PDF\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shaft Shark","offers":[{"title":"3.0 inches","offer_id":45395463766151,"sku":"SKU_1785870042435_223","price":1799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3.25 inches","offer_id":45395463798919,"sku":"SKU_1785870042435_573","price":1799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3.5 inches","offer_id":45395463831687,"sku":"SKU_1785870042435_395","price":1799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3.75 inches","offer_id":45395463864455,"sku":"SKU_1785870042435_105","price":1799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 inches","offer_id":45395463897223,"sku":"SKU_1785870042435_624","price":1799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4.5 inches","offer_id":45395463929991,"sku":"SKU_1785870042435_732","price":1799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7275\/5335\/files\/NewShaftShark_web2.jpg?v=1785870046","url":"https:\/\/marinexgear.com\/products\/shaft-shark-model-ss900","provider":"MarineXGear","version":"1.0","type":"link"}