strut

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    Removing bent driveshaft strut from 1985 hunter 31

    Somehow my strut got bent, I think boatyard but no time for blame game, I just want to fix it. I got driveshaft off, and now just have to remove strut. The screws are totally wedged in, I removed bolts on inside and washers (after pic was taken), have tried wiggling screws (one is pretty...
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    Prop support strut on 1990 Hunter Legend 37

    We are working on replacing the cutlass bearing on our 1990 Hunter Legend 37. We would like to remove the shaft to complete the replacement, but we don't have room to drop the rudder. Is anyone aware if the four screws for the strut are into fixed plate or if there are backing nuts under the...
  3. Ken13559

    Mast Tang bolts

    In the course of running new earth cables to replace corroded ones, I discovered one of two my starboard mast Tang bolts was corroded and broke off just as I was trying to tighten the earth cable to it. This Tang is holding the shroud from spreader end. Now I've to make plans to get this Tang...
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    Replacing shaft/strut on Hunter 31

    The other day I had a docking line wrap around the propeller (while still attached to starboard) on my Hunter 31. The resulting tension bent the shaft and the strut, sent the propeller up and to starboard, denting (but not breaching) the hull. The back of the engine shifted slightly to port to...
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    1977 O'Day Broken Strut

    Hey guys my Strut broke on my prop shaft while I was motoring about the Marina. I think the previous owner did a mickey mouse fix since he had the same problem. I'm looking at solutions to fix this that won't cost me an arm and a leg. Anyone have any cheap solutions to fixing a problem like this?