[C320-list] cutlass bearing replacement

[Michael Rauh]

Two years ago, while my boat was on the hard, I found that by grasping the prop I could move it up and down quite a bit.  I had the yard replace the cutlas bearing, prop shaft, and had them install a drip less stuffing box.  I'm very pleased with the results.  Sorry I don't know of the precise amount of acceptable play allowed.


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> On Mar 23, 2014, at 12:57 PM, John Meyers <jcmeyers7 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> How does one know if the cutlas bearing needs to be changed? I would assume
> that if the prop shaft doesn't turn easily or if there is some play between
> the shaft and bearing when of the shaft when there is a push and shove. How
> much play is OK?
> 
> Thanks
> 
> John Meyers
> Wind Chime
> #406  1997
> Muskegon, MI
> 
> 
> On Sun, Mar 23, 2014 at 12:00 PM, Fred LEcuyer <fred.lecuyer at live.com>wrote:
> 
>> 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
>> First Light
>> 
>> 
>>> 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
>> 
>>