Pulling Cutlass Bearing on 1994 29.5 in Keel

[3Gales]

Any ideas or help appreciated in trying to get the cutlass bearing out on a 29.5 with in keel mount, no strut! Have set screws out and prop off thing won't budge..( I just bought this boat at the end of November last year, moved up from Hunter 240) Picture attached

 

[CalebD]

Best ever online articles here: http://www.pbase.com/mainecruising/replacing_a_cutlass

 

[RichH]

Check for the evidence of screw threads of the tube assembly as it projects from the aft end of the keel. If you need to unscrew the cutless carrier in the 'shaft log' be sure you dont 'crush' it with a pipe wrench when you attempt to 'loosen and remove' it. You will probably have to remove the shaft packing and shaft and visualize for 'other' additional attachment/restraint methods.

The more common would be a bolt-on and screw assembly is shown below ... and once the bolts are removed the 'log' is unscrewed from the keel. See Pic below.

 

[Witzend]

I would suggest calling Hunter and getting a drawing of what they have put together.
Tom

 

[3Gales]

Thanks for everyone's response! I think this may turn into a tough one!!