RE: Connecting remote engine to prop? (generic newbie question)
Scubyfan,
Think of it as a very long prop shaft. Usually a solid shaft inside a 'stuffing box' (just a tube sometimes with bearings at each end and full of grease or oil). The 'stuffing box' is what goes through the hull and provides a water seal. The prop hub connects on one end, the other end is connected to the motor shaft ('U' joints, sort of). The motor is usually tilted to 'line up' with the prop shaft. Then, there are all kinds of variations on that theme, flexible shafts, hollow shafts, 'U' joints, plastic/rubber tubing connectors and who knows what else.
- 'Doc