Cutlass change out

[kenpreston46]

Okay, so now I have the box of fiddly bits that go into the Combi and
also a brand new cutlass so I'm ready to go. On the other hand, what
I really want to do is go sailing and I don't have any quarrels at
all with my Combi at the moment, it's functioning perfectly. So, in
the interest of sailing instead of mechanicing, is there a rational
way to limit this effort to just one project. . .ergo, change the
sloppy cutlass bearing and wax the topsides and scrub the bottom and
replace the speedometer sender and grease the prop and so on. . .or
do I really get to learn to tear down the Combi now too? Anybody
live near Seattle who's comfortable with the operation? grin
Regards,
Ken Preston

 

[stevebirch2002]

Hi Ken

You can just change the bearing by dismantling the prop and boss from outside of teh boat. Held together by four allen bolts and a stainless bolt. Remember how it all comes apart! Take apart slide old bearing and housing off the control tube, replace bearing in the housing, slide back, re-assemble blades, rack and prop boss, tightemn four allen bolts and finalley wire them for safety. Then go sailing....

Sorry too far away - 4000 miles or more!

Kind RegardsSteve Birch