[C320-list] cutlass bearing replacement

[Fred LEcuyer]

You can also get a free "rental" of a wheel puller from Auto Zone stores. I did this last year to change my prop.

Fred
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> From: jzienda at sbcglobal.net
> Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2014 10:17:33 -0500
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] cutlass bearing replacement
> 
> Barb and Bob,
> 
> Yes, you have to pull the boat out to do this.  If you have a proper tool ( I believe we have one in our tool rental program) following some instruction, you could do it yourself.  Hiring the local yard mechanic will cost you around $300, if boat is pulled out.
> 
> John Z.
> #691
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
> > On Mar 23, 2014, at 9:37 AM, Barbara Uhlman <uhlman at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> > 
> > Hey, friends,
> > 
> > We have been told we have a worn cutlass bearing and need to replace it.  We have checked with Catalina and found that it is the "Blackfish" cutlass bearing and have purchased it.  Question - does the boat have to be pulled to replace it or can it be replaced in the water. What are your thoughts?  Thanks.
> > 
> > Barb and Bob Uhlman
> > Whisper, #1158