Michigan Wheel 216 XHS Hub Kit for Nissan/Tohatsu 13-Spline, 3-1/4 Inch Gearcases

The Michigan Wheel 216 is an XHS Xchangeable Hub Kit built for Nissan and Tohatsu outboards with a 13-spline, 3-1/4 inch gearcase. It is designed for use with Vortex and Apollo prop housings, making it the correct exchangeable hub for building a replacement or spare propeller on those housings rather than buying a new prop outright. At the core of the kit is a Delrin cushioned sleeve that sits between the prop hub and the gearcase spline. This sleeve absorbs the impact and torque loading that occurs every time the outboard shifts gears, and it is engineered to spin (slip) under a hard impact, such as striking submerged debris, to protect the lower unit, gear case, and drivetrain from shock damage.

The hub kit itself is rubber, with a brushed exterior finish on the exposed components, and measures 3-1/4 inch (82.55 mm) to match the Nissan/Tohatsu 13-spline gearcase diameter. Because the XHS system is exchangeable, the hub kit can be swapped into a compatible Vortex or Apollo prop housing rather than requiring the housing and hub to be purchased as one fixed assembly, which is useful for boat owners who already own a housing and need a replacement hub sleeve or a spare on hand. This is a hub kit only, intended to be installed into an existing or separately purchased Vortex/Apollo prop housing.

Specifications

• Brand: Michigan Wheel
• Manufacturer Part Number: 216
• Product Type: XHS Xchangeable Hub Kit
• Compatible Gearcase: Nissan/Tohatsu 13-Spline, 3-1/4 Inch
• Size: 3-1/4 inch (82.55 mm)
• Material: Rubber
• Cushion Sleeve Material: Delrin
• Exterior Finish: Brushed
• Compatible Prop Housings: Vortex and Apollo
• Weight: 0.9 pounds
• UPC: 014984024754

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Michigan Wheel 216 hub kit used for? The 216 is an XHS Xchangeable Hub Kit that fits inside a Vortex or Apollo prop housing to build a replacement or spare propeller for Nissan/Tohatsu outboards.

Which gearcase does the 216 hub kit fit? It is sized for the Nissan/Tohatsu 13-spline, 3-1/4 inch gearcase, matching a hub diameter of 3-1/4 inch (82.55 mm).

What material is the cushioning sleeve made of? The cushioned sleeve inside the Michigan Wheel 216 hub kit is Delrin, chosen for its ability to absorb repeated shifting impact.

Does the 216 hub kit protect the lower unit if I hit something submerged? Yes, the Delrin sleeve in the 216 is designed to spin (slip) under a hard impact so that shock is absorbed by the hub instead of being transmitted to the gearcase and lower unit.

Is the 216 a complete propeller or just a hub component? The Michigan Wheel 216 is a hub kit only, meant to be installed into a compatible Vortex or Apollo prop housing rather than sold as a complete standalone propeller.

What prop housings is the 216 compatible with? This hub kit is designed for use with Vortex and Apollo prop housings.

What is the overall size of the 216 hub kit? The hub kit measures 3-1/4 inch (82.55 mm), matching the 13-spline Nissan/Tohatsu gearcase it is built for.

How much does the Michigan Wheel 216 weigh? The 216 hub kit weighs 0.9 pounds.

What finish does the 216 hub kit have? It has a brushed exterior finish on the exposed hub components.

Can the 216 hub kit be used as a spare part? Yes, because the XHS system is exchangeable, the Michigan Wheel 216 is commonly kept as a spare hub kit for a Vortex or Apollo housing already in service.

What material is the hub kit itself made from? The Michigan Wheel 216 hub kit is made of rubber, with a Delrin cushioned sleeve at its core.