I need some answers regarding some maintenance tasks I am planning next spring. I have a 2004 Beneteau 331 with the Yanmar 30 HP engine. I religiously change oil, change impellers, filters, etc. I will be pulling the boat out of the water in the spring and will probably change the cutlass bearing, ( Will shake the prop and check w/ feeler gauge..... When I have a definative answer on how much wear is accepable. What I need to know is when do I change the boot on the shaft inlet where the shaft exits the boat. I am the first and only owner. Engine has approx. 190 hours, (we sail a lot).
The seal / boot looks ok, no evidence of dry rot or leakage. Need some answers here as I am under tight budget, (I am doing my own bottom job; sand, paint and wax hull.)
Thanks in advance for any and all suggestions,
Weasel
The seal / boot looks ok, no evidence of dry rot or leakage. Need some answers here as I am under tight budget, (I am doing my own bottom job; sand, paint and wax hull.)
Thanks in advance for any and all suggestions,
Weasel