Hunter 34 - pulling the prop shaft

Nov 26, 2012
1,654
C&C 40-2 Berkeley
I have a very simple question: Can the propeller shaft on a 1984 Hunter 34 be removed without removing the rudder? Thanks for the help.
 
Jan 22, 2008
1,662
Hunter 34 Alameda CA
Short answer. Yes. It will require putting a couple of magic marker marks on the strut extending to the hull. Then pull the strut and shaft so you can put it back in the same position. Don't glue it on. Just seal the holes and screws.

This assumes you can get the coupling off. I changed mine to a split coupling.

Otherwise it gets harder and more costly. Raise the engine and slide it forward. Or drop the rudder.
 
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