On 16 Feb 2007 16:21:58 -0800, "
wrote:

I did some experimenting with the several
waterproof epoxies and found that Ace brand waterproof epoxy putty had
the best strength, hardness and adhesion of the lot that I could lay
my hands on when set in seawater. I used it to secure a propeller to
the shaft and it lasted until I got to New Zealand.

That is impressive.

What happened to the shaft?