[C320-list] PROP SHAFT

[Brian & Christine Borchers]

Jeff,

Thank you so much for your reply......your info was VERY helpful!!  And
yes...I agree, the cutlass bearing will be replaced along with a new
dripless stuffing box.  Thanks again for the info!

Brian


On Tue, Dec 11, 2012 at 7:35 PM, Jeff Hare <catalina at thehares.com> wrote:

> Brian,
>
> Back when I was doing this I first tried to get one from Catalina Direct.
> Big mistake.  Expensive and they said it would be somewhere between 6-12
> weeks for delivery so I cancelled my order on the spot !!!
>
> Deep Blue Yacht Supply did a great job machining the shafts.  They were
> shipped in a rugged tube and looked too pretty to put in the water.   :-)
>
> There were a couple choices of Stainless available.  After a bit of
> research
> I concluded A-22 wasn't needed for our boat so I chose the  Aqualoy-19
> Stainless Propeller "Shaft A_19" - 55" x 1" -> Single Taper
>
> We ordered and installed TWO  1" x 55" shafts in TWO Catalina 320s.  Hull
> #809 and Hull #447.  Your hull falls between these, so I'm guessing that
> this would fit perfectly.
>
> http://www.deepblueyachtsupply.com/prop-shafts
>
> I just went there and when you fill out their form and submit, it shows you
> this info (the prices have increased ~$35 over the past 6 years).
>
> Aqualoy 19
> ==========
> This is a nitrogen strengthened Type 304 stainless steel.  Corrosion
> resistance is superior to Type 304 and better than Aqualoy 17.  Aqualoy 19
> shafts have been proven to be successful in several types of boats
> including
> sports fisherman and pleasure crafts.
>
> Model Number: SHAFT A-19
> Diameter: 1" x Length: 55"
> Taper:  Single Taper
> Availability:  In Stock, 3-4 days to machine
> Price:  $263.03    * included keys, nuts, and cotter pin
>
> Aqualoy 22
> =========
> This stainless steel shaft provides the best combination of corrosion
> resistance and strength for marine applications for diameters 2 inches and
> under. It the ideal fit for pleasure craft because of its ability to resist
> corrosion when sitting idle in seawater for long periods of time.
>
> Model Number:  SHAFT A-22
> Diameter:  1" x Length: 55"
> Taper: Single Taper
> Availability: In Stock, 3-4 days to machine
> Price: $319.03    * included keys, nuts, and cotter pin
>
>
> Good Luck and don't forget to order a new cutlass bearing at the same time
> since it's relatively cheap and you'll have to remove it anyway.  Might as
> well put a new one back in.
> -Jeff Hare
> Woodbine II #809
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Brian &
> Christine Borchers
> Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2012 6:49 PM
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] PROP SHAFT
>
> Jeff,
>
> You quote $227.90 for a stainless prop shaft. Where did you get that price
> from? I am currently in the process of replacing my bronz shaft with
> stainless steel on our 1999 320 (hull 608) and the best price I can find is
> $320 from Catalina Direct. Thanks for your help.
> Brian
> Slainte - C320
> Boston, MA
>
> On Tue, Dec 11, 2012 at 11:12 AM, Ted Barto <capt.tb at verizon.net> wrote:
>
> > My 2002, #880 came with a stainless shaft Ted Barto
> >
> > -----Original Message----- From: Jeff Hare Sent: Wednesday, November
> > 28,
> > 2012 6:26 PM To: C320-List at Catalina320.com Subject: Re: [C320-list]
> > PROP SHAFT Hi John,
> >
> > When I ordered the SS for our boat and another C320, this is what we
> > got in 2007.  My hull is #809 and the other boat was in the low #400's
> and
> both
> > came stock with Bronze.   I think that SS became standard sometime after
> > 2003 or 2004, but that's really a guess.  We also replaced the cutlass
> > bearings at the same time since you really need to pop that out with
> > the
> > C320 Association's Cutlass bearing removal tool in order to replace
> > the shaft without dropping the rudder.
> >
> > SHAFT A-19 Aqualoy     Stainless Propeller Shaft A_19 - 55" x 1" -
> > Single Taper -      $227.90   +  $19.00 shipping
> >
> > I purchased them from DeepBlueYachtSupply.com and they were great to deal
> > with and very quick to deliver.   I would use them again.
> >
> > Hope this helps.
> > -Jeff Hare
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From:
> > c320-list-bounces at lists.**catalina320.com<c320-list-bounces at lists.cata
> > lina320.com>
> > [mailto:c320-list-bounces@**lists.catalina320.com<c320-list-bounces at li
> > sts.catalina320.com>]
> > On Behalf Of JJ Morrison
> > Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 12:22 PM
> > To: Catalina List
> > Subject: [C320-list] PROP SHAFT
> >
> >
> > Are the prop shafts  on our boats  the standard tapered shafts for
> > prop fitment? Haven't removed the original prop yet.
> > Cheers
> > JohnM
> > 1999#574
> >
> >       =
> >
> >
> >
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