Cutless bearing replacement on 285

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JKowalke

I am about to replace the cutless bearing on my 1989 First 285. Has anyone had any expierence with this task?
 
May 24, 2004
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Beneteau 285 Oriental, NC
Had it done

I had it done while the boat was hauled out. They also checked the prop shaft for straightness, replaced the zincs, lubricated the packing gland, and cleaned and painted the prop. The bearing is pressed into the "strut". I suspect there is a special tool that enables the old one to be pressed out, and the new one pressed in. Dont know if the propeller shaft needs to be removed or not. I think not.
 
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JKowalke

285 Cutless bearing

Thanks for the info. Do you know how long it took to replace bearing?
 
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