WHOA! Amazing prop shaft failure...

[92SupraComp]

Wow... Me and my dad dropped off the supra at the local marina to get the windshield replaced under insurance. And while we were waiting for the owner/mechanic we started on the prop shaft. Found out, we have an ARE shaft :D Was very easy to get apart and take the castle nut out and take the coupling off the shaft. :D

Pete Swartout (owner/mechanic) was amazed at what we found. And thought it was strange to see an ARE setup on a 1992 boat. He said he's seen it before but its rare. Thank you Supra!
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Things is, we didnt see this until we had it out in the sun after we got the prop off. It broke under where the prop sits on the shaft...

[DAFF]

I wonder if it was over torqued when installed years ago. Over time the metal fatigued and caused the crack from the metal stretching.

[wotan2525]

That looks like it has been repaired/welded at some point. I can't figure out another reason for the metal to be discolored.

[92SupraComp]

only thing my dad has done in the past is fix a few dings from over the years. A ball pin-hammer and a big sledge on the back side... Other than that, he has not touched it. Boat is 1992, bought it in 1994. 2nd owner.

[SquamInboards]

Wow. Very lucky to find that before the prop came off! I've had a shaft break on the water before, not awesome. Not in my boat, but an old correct craft (60's).

[CornRickey]

happened on my SC. it looked like it was fractured for a while then let go ask the way.