"Robert M. Gary" wrote in message
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I've seen in several sources that you should remove your prop when
setting up for winter. Why is that?


It's easier to grease the splines that way
Makes it easier to check the seals and remove any fish line that might have
wrapped around the shaft


Also I'm curious why you grease
the prop shaft.Is that to prevent rust?

Not really. The propshaft is stainless. Corrosion or oxidization is the
culprit. It only takes a little to bind the prop to the shaft.

-Robert