{"product_id":"shaft-shark-saildrive-model","title":"Shaft Shark Saildrive Model","description":"\u003ch2\u003eShaft Shark Saildrive Model\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SHAFT SHARK is a serrated edge circular blade machined from high quality 316L type stainless steel. It attaches to your shaft just forward of the propeller and rotates with the shaft or saildrive hub, cutting away any rope, weed or debris that might try to entangle your shaft \u0026amp; propeller.  The SHAFT SHARK is a two-piece \/ split unit and may be installed on both shafts and saildrive systems.\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\"\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\/2022\/04\/SS-Model-and-Size-Chart.png\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4752 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ab-marine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/SS-Model-and-Size-Chart.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1104\" height=\"899\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ab-marine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/SS-Model-and-Size-Chart.png 1104w, https:\/\/ab-marine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/SS-Model-and-Size-Chart-600x489.png 600w, https:\/\/ab-marine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/SS-Model-and-Size-Chart-300x244.png 300w, https:\/\/ab-marine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/SS-Model-and-Size-Chart-1024x834.png 1024w, https:\/\/ab-marine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/SS-Model-and-Size-Chart-768x625.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1104px) 100vw, 1104px\"\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\"\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\u003cp\u003eThe SHAFT SHARK for saildrives is installed on the clean saildrive propeller hub with the cutting blade facing forward and the lock bolts aft.  It is not required to remove the propeller for installation, nor is it necessary to remove or modify the saildrive leg zinc.  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\/2024\/02\/Shaft-Shark-SAILDRIVE-2024-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\"\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\"\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\/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\"\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\"\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\/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\"\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\"\u003eShaft Shark Fasteners Torque for A4 Metric Stainless Steel\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\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\u003eSaildrive 563, 585T\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\u003eSaildrive 693-697\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\u003eSaildrive 673.6 – 680, 792\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\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\/2024\/02\/Shaft-Shark-SAILDRIVE-2024-Installation-Instructions.pdf\"\u003eDownload the Shaft Shark Installation Instructions PDF\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shaft Shark","offers":[{"title":"SS 563 - Maxprop Easy 63mm hub","offer_id":45395465142407,"sku":"SKU_1785870045510_561","price":1599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"SS 585T - GORI 2-blade 85mm hub tapered","offer_id":45395465175175,"sku":"SKU_1785870045510_283","price":1599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"SS 673.6 - Varifold 73.6mm hub","offer_id":45395465207943,"sku":"SKU_1785870045510_421","price":1599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"SS 678 - Variprop GP80 78mm hub","offer_id":45395465240711,"sku":"SKU_1785870045510_987","price":1599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"SS 680 - Variprofile VP76 80mm hub","offer_id":45395465273479,"sku":"SKU_1785870045510_392","price":1599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"SS 695 - Flexofold Variprop GP107 and GP112 95mm hub","offer_id":45395465306247,"sku":"SKU_1785870045510_951","price":1599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"SS 696 - GORI 3-blade Volvo 2, 3-blade 2000-2019 96mm hub","offer_id":45395465339015,"sku":"SKU_1785870045510_21","price":1599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"SS 697 - Volvo 2, 3-blade 2019 onward 97mm hub","offer_id":45395465371783,"sku":"SKU_1785870045510_658","price":1599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"SS 792 - Maxprop Easy 92mm hub","offer_id":45395465404551,"sku":"SKU_1785870045510_817","price":1599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7275\/5335\/files\/SaildriveShaft-Shark.jpg?v=1785870051","url":"https:\/\/marinexgear.com\/products\/shaft-shark-saildrive-model","provider":"MarineXGear","version":"1.0","type":"link"}