This spring I would like to replace the cutlass bearing as it is showing some play on the shaft. Would be interested in any experience anyone has in this project.
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Dennis
Tough Job
I replaced mine on my 30' and it was tough. I wound up cutting it out with a hacksaw blade. Remove the strut if you can and have a shop press it out. The new one goes in easy.
I replaced mine on my 30' and it was tough. I wound up cutting it out with a hacksaw blade. Remove the strut if you can and have a shop press it out. The new one goes in easy.
Haveit done for you.
David: I would suggest that you have it done. They yard should have a jig that will press the bearing out of the strut. They remove the prop and off it comes (assuming no problems). This is normally a 1-2 hours job plus the cost of the bearing. If you do not have the tools it can be a little difficult.
David: I would suggest that you have it done. They yard should have a jig that will press the bearing out of the strut. They remove the prop and off it comes (assuming no problems). This is normally a 1-2 hours job plus the cost of the bearing. If you do not have the tools it can be a little difficult.
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Richard Deep
Worth the price
I usually try to do as much as I can on the boat myself, but this is one job that is worth having the yard do. It cost me ~$110 to have it done when the boat was being painted. I'd highly recommend going that way.
I usually try to do as much as I can on the boat myself, but this is one job that is worth having the yard do. It cost me ~$110 to have it done when the boat was being painted. I'd highly recommend going that way.
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Chuck Fort
Go to this website
It will tell you how to do it. I was able to remove my shaft and take the strut off. I wanted to rebed it and it seemed to be the right time. After replacing the bearing and motor mounts, all of my vibration went away.
It will tell you how to do it. I was able to remove my shaft and take the strut off. I wanted to rebed it and it seemed to be the right time. After replacing the bearing and motor mounts, all of my vibration went away.
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Tim McCarty
would rather have a root canal
I needed to do some work on my rudder 2 years ago (to my former boat, a h27). I figured, since I'm dropping the rudder, I might as well replace the cutlass bearing (there was some "play" in the movement of the shaft). Anyway, I had a 1" shaft, and, had to literally, hacksaw the old bearing out of the strut...no problem. Sprayed the inside of the strut with silicone, and began to install the new bearing. Used metal blocks and a big C-clamp to "help" the bearing into place. Everything was going fine until the bearing was about .75% the way in (3 quarters). Then, the bearing began to rupture due to the pressure. I got a bit flustered, and, when I stepped back to think about it, I cracked my head on the side of the hull. Not being a very happy camper (out of frustration), I (uncharacteristically) puched my beloved boat, and, broke my friggin' hand. She got the best of me that day. I ended up just hacksawing the ruptured end of the bearing. Re-installed the shaft, and, everything ran fine for the season. I will, however, never replace another cutlass bearing myself. All I can say is...GOOD LUCK!
I needed to do some work on my rudder 2 years ago (to my former boat, a h27). I figured, since I'm dropping the rudder, I might as well replace the cutlass bearing (there was some "play" in the movement of the shaft). Anyway, I had a 1" shaft, and, had to literally, hacksaw the old bearing out of the strut...no problem. Sprayed the inside of the strut with silicone, and began to install the new bearing. Used metal blocks and a big C-clamp to "help" the bearing into place. Everything was going fine until the bearing was about .75% the way in (3 quarters). Then, the bearing began to rupture due to the pressure. I got a bit flustered, and, when I stepped back to think about it, I cracked my head on the side of the hull. Not being a very happy camper (out of frustration), I (uncharacteristically) puched my beloved boat, and, broke my friggin' hand. She got the best of me that day. I ended up just hacksawing the ruptured end of the bearing. Re-installed the shaft, and, everything ran fine for the season. I will, however, never replace another cutlass bearing myself. All I can say is...GOOD LUCK!
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Michael O'
Avoid this pain
I did my homework last winter and found no "normal" person who had a good experience with this job. I paid the yard and lived another day. Pick your battles carefully.
I did my homework last winter and found no "normal" person who had a good experience with this job. I paid the yard and lived another day. Pick your battles carefully.
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Mike
Not that tough!
I bought my first sailboat last year, '79 h33. Replacing cutlass bearing was the first thing I did. After a little thought I bought a piece of copper water line from the hardware store (about 3') and pressed the bearing out with the propnut and a few washers. I installed the new one using the same method minus the copper tubing. If you want to save some bucks do it. I'll do it again when needed.
I bought my first sailboat last year, '79 h33. Replacing cutlass bearing was the first thing I did. After a little thought I bought a piece of copper water line from the hardware store (about 3') and pressed the bearing out with the propnut and a few washers. I installed the new one using the same method minus the copper tubing. If you want to save some bucks do it. I'll do it again when needed.
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