Does anyone have any experience with any changes in shaft/engine alignment as a C30 is moved from the hard to the water. This winter I have spent considerable time realigning my engine to correct a rub between the stern tube and shaft and now I am concerned that I might need to do it all again once my boat is back in the water. Randy Chitwood Lake Tahoe
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I have my C320 hauled each year & the mast unstepped & stored. I have found out the hard way (worn out cutlass bearing) that the process can & does upset shaft alignment. You should have your shaft alignment re-checked & adjusted if necessary after the boat has been launched and the standing rigging has been tuned (preferably after a test sail that allows the rigging, etc. to "settle" into equilibrium). --RonD
I have my C320 hauled each year & the mast unstepped & stored. I have found out the hard way (worn out cutlass bearing) that the process can & does upset shaft alignment. You should have your shaft alignment re-checked & adjusted if necessary after the boat has been launched and the standing rigging has been tuned (preferably after a test sail that allows the rigging, etc. to "settle" into equilibrium). --RonD
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I adjusted the the shaft/tube clearance on my 320 in storage, and checked it again after launch. Clearance around the shaft tube didn't change much. I'm assuming that I should wait until the rig is tuned to adjust the alignment at the flange.
I adjusted the the shaft/tube clearance on my 320 in storage, and checked it again after launch. Clearance around the shaft tube didn't change much. I'm assuming that I should wait until the rig is tuned to adjust the alignment at the flange.
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The point I tried to make is that shaft alignment *can be* affected by the minor hull warping, etc. attendent to hauling, storing on the hard, launching, and stepping/re-rigging the mast. These activities do not necessarily mean that the alignment *will* be disturbed. --RonD
The point I tried to make is that shaft alignment *can be* affected by the minor hull warping, etc. attendent to hauling, storing on the hard, launching, and stepping/re-rigging the mast. These activities do not necessarily mean that the alignment *will* be disturbed. --RonD
I will check it.
Thanks guys, I will check my alignment next week after the boat is in the water. Will let you know.
Thanks guys, I will check my alignment next week after the boat is in the water. Will let you know.
Check the Shaft Alignment
I have a C30. I agree with RonD of Marblehead. It is a good practice to check the shaft alignment if you take the mast down for the winter. The check should be done in the water after the rig has been tuned. I have been told that the hull can flex slightly with the tuning of the mast and cause the engine to be out of alignment. The C30 Owner's Manual recommends it as well.
I have a C30. I agree with RonD of Marblehead. It is a good practice to check the shaft alignment if you take the mast down for the winter. The check should be done in the water after the rig has been tuned. I have been told that the hull can flex slightly with the tuning of the mast and cause the engine to be out of alignment. The C30 Owner's Manual recommends it as well.
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