Quote Originally Posted by WESTERNAERO View Post
Micheal, didn't you tell me that your prop shaft was rubbing on the shaft log at the top? This means your log is mounted too far forward or its the wrong one. I would be addressing that area when you put it back together, before you drill any holes in your new floors. Bet if you moved it back a bit to stop the rubbing you'd have room for a split collar.
its not the log or the wrong log i had about 4" when i bought the boat. added a real coupler that took a 1.5" more added a whirl away and that was another 2.250" which doesn't leave much left ...