Cracked prop shaft strut

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Lamar Miller

The "Y" shaped strut holding the prop shaft on my 1979 Hunter 27 is cracked. Not actually broken, but cracked. Anyone know of a source for these items? The strut broke 12 years from bouncing on a stump. Thanks, Lamar Miller, Hendersonville, NC
 
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Lamar Miller

The "Y" shaped strut holding the prop shaft on my 1979 Hunter 27 is cracked. Not actually broken, but cracked. Anyone know of a source for these items? The strut broke 12 years from bouncing on a stump. Thanks, Lamar Miller, Hendersonville, NC
 
Jun 3, 2004
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Hunter 30_74-83 Lake Lanier, GA
Struts,

It might be posible to have yours rewelded, if the crack isn't complete. I"d try Hunter parts for a new one. From my experience with them and the old boats, your better off trying to find out who the manufactorer was and try then direct. Pat McCartin Inland Marine Diesel Buford, Ga imd_ga@hotmail.com
 
Jun 3, 2004
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Hunter 30_74-83 Lake Lanier, GA
Struts,

It might be posible to have yours rewelded, if the crack isn't complete. I"d try Hunter parts for a new one. From my experience with them and the old boats, your better off trying to find out who the manufactorer was and try then direct. Pat McCartin Inland Marine Diesel Buford, Ga imd_ga@hotmail.com
 
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Lamar Miller

Cracked Strut

Thanks Pat. I plan to call Hunter this morning. The cracked strut appears to be bronze. I will have to check about welding. What do you think about "sistering" another piece of steel to the strut and bolting it to the strut? Lamar Miller Hendersonville, NC
 
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Lamar Miller

Cracked Strut

Thanks Pat. I plan to call Hunter this morning. The cracked strut appears to be bronze. I will have to check about welding. What do you think about "sistering" another piece of steel to the strut and bolting it to the strut? Lamar Miller Hendersonville, NC
 
Jun 3, 2004
347
Hunter 30_74-83 Lake Lanier, GA
Lamar,

As a temporary measure you'll probably be ok sistering the strut. I'd like to see it actualy sandwiched with 3/16" or better stock. Pat McCartin Inland Marine Diesel Buford, Ga imd_ga@hotmail.com
 
Jun 3, 2004
347
Hunter 30_74-83 Lake Lanier, GA
Lamar,

As a temporary measure you'll probably be ok sistering the strut. I'd like to see it actualy sandwiched with 3/16" or better stock. Pat McCartin Inland Marine Diesel Buford, Ga imd_ga@hotmail.com
 
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John

Dahmer Marine

Dahmer Marine sells them. Not very expensive, I think it was about $ 200 and took 2 days delivered. Dahmer Marine Hardware 104 Park Avenue Keyport, NJ 07735 phone: (732)264-5799.
 
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John

Dahmer Marine

Dahmer Marine sells them. Not very expensive, I think it was about $ 200 and took 2 days delivered. Dahmer Marine Hardware 104 Park Avenue Keyport, NJ 07735 phone: (732)264-5799.
 
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Lamar Miller

Thanks, Pat and John...

Located a welder to repair the strut. This is the second cracked strut on this boat. The previous strut cracked as a result of bouncing up and down on a stump. This was while the boat was anchored in a bayou above Mobile, Alabama to ride out Hurricane Andrew, way back in 1992. Lamar Miller Hendersonville, NC
 
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Lamar Miller

Thanks, Pat and John...

Located a welder to repair the strut. This is the second cracked strut on this boat. The previous strut cracked as a result of bouncing up and down on a stump. This was while the boat was anchored in a bayou above Mobile, Alabama to ride out Hurricane Andrew, way back in 1992. Lamar Miller Hendersonville, NC
 
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