I am planning to replace the cutless bearing this season on my 2000 Catalina 30 MKIII. I have started trying to loosen the coupling and shaft. The coupling screws are starting to turn but the shaft screws are in there pretty good. As I look up alternatives I see I could cut the coupling in half. A replacement coupling is about $220. I read that a new one should be faced or fitted to the shaft ($50).
I have seen a tool made by Strut Pro that can remove the old bearing without removing the shaft. The cost for the tool is around $350. It looks like either way I'm in it for $300 - $400. Buying this tool would make the job easier (maybe) assuming the bearing coming out ok and doesn't bind.
What to do?
I have seen a tool made by Strut Pro that can remove the old bearing without removing the shaft. The cost for the tool is around $350. It looks like either way I'm in it for $300 - $400. Buying this tool would make the job easier (maybe) assuming the bearing coming out ok and doesn't bind.
What to do?