Anybody use these and have any opinions on them? I think they'd be worth it if that actually took away some of the vibration of the trolling motor. And the ease of taking it off to check for fishing line would be a plus. 

I’ve had one on my Terrova for a few years now. Not sure how much it actually helps with vibrations/noise, but it certainly doesn’t seem any worse than before. Best feature for me is I can quickly take the prop off without any tools at the end of every trip to make sure there’s no fishing line etc. stuck on the prop shaft. 

I've had one for several years.  Does it dampen vibrations as advertised?  Well...it's not any worse.

1 hour ago, Way north bass guy said:

I’ve had one on my Terrova for a few years now. Not sure how much it actually helps with vibrations/noise, but it certainly doesn’t seem any worse than before. Best feature for me is I can quickly take the prop off without any tools at the end of every trip to make sure there’s no fishing line etc. stuck on the prop shaft. 

 

5 minutes ago, Glenn said:

I've had one for several years.  Does it dampen vibrations as advertised?  Well...it's not any worse.

 

Thanks guys. I guess the easy on and off feature to check for fishing line may be worth it in itself. 

I think I’ve got one, I could make it yours in exchange for an ice cold miller’s beer………

6 hours ago, TnRiver46 said:

I think I’ve got one, I could make it yours in exchange for an ice cold miller’s beer………

Ahhh shoot. I ended up ordering one off Amazon late last night. It was only $40 ass opposed to $65-70.

Let us know what you think about it. I've got one in my save for later on Amazon.

Had one on my old Motorguide, I didn't think it really eliminated anything, but it was nice to be able to remove the prop really easily. 

Bringing this one back because I have been contemplating adding it to my rig.

However, after a little research, I learned that if & when the trolling motor shear pin breaks (not a completely common occurrence, but it does happen), removing the T-H Marine G-Force Eliminator Prop Nut can be a little tricky.

The G-Force Eliminator is designed to be hand-tightened and usually eliminates the need for tools. If the pin breaks, the prop and nut may spin together, making it impossible to hold the shaft with a screwdriver.

• Potential Solutions:

  • Cut the Prop: Many anglers report having to cut the propeller off to gain access to the nut.

  • Use a Pliers/Socket: Some users suggest using an oil filter wrench to attempt removal, according to.

  • Drill/Cut the Nut: In extreme cases, drilling out the prop nut or using a reciprocating saw is necessary.

All of this sounds like a giant PIA for a repair job that normally takes 2 minutes to complete.

Has anyone run into this deal yet ?

Thank in advance

A-Jay

***Edit*** I just answered my own question.

Bob’s Machine Shop prop nut has an opening in the center to insert a screwdriver should you happen to shear a pin.

Never mind.

https://bobsmachine.com/product/bobs-trolling-motor-prop-nut/

I'm wondering what is the purpose of this item? Quicker removal of the prop?

I take my bow mount prop off regularly as is to remove debris that can get hung up in there. It takes one socket wrench. Off and back on in a few minutes with the right tool.

Maybe I am missing something.

@gim - the idea behind it is to increase the total rotational mass so that a minor imbalance in the prop is less noticable. The plastic props are really light so a small imbalance has a pretty high impact on the rotational mass balance. The prop nut is heavy- i bet it's nearly 8 oz, maybe more. So a sixteenth of an ounce difference is nothing compared to the 8 oz of rotational mass.

@A-Jay I've been using one on the boat since I got it and I had one on the kayak for 4 years prior. I never broke a pin while using it so can't say anything there. The Bob's is a good solution. Others who have used them have drilled them to do the same. What I will say though, is that I'm not sure I see the benefit. The kayak used a wing nut to hold the prop and the plastic threads were awful. I changed the prop often, swapping between the standard and weed eater prop, so the wing nut was a liability. That's why I swapped to the eliminator nut. The machined nut kept the prop centered perfectly and made a much more secure connection. When I got the boat I had a small vibration at a very specific speed range (speed on 3, which I use all the time) which I think is just the resonant vibration frequency. I added the eliminator nut and it got a little better (and it's now on a higher speed) but didn't eliminate it. I'm not sure that I would add one again.