[C320-list] Do you have to remove rudder to remove prop-shaft?

[Rick]

Graeme,
Have you tried the dripless GFO packing? 
2 rings of 1/4 inch GFO only takes minimal adjustment for a dry bilge.
When you do need to replace the cutlass bearing you may want to consider if it is time to replace the shaft log hose.
Rick
My-Ria  95' C320 Hull 277

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From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Graeme Clark
Sent: Friday, October 07, 2016 12:27 PM
To: Catalina list
Subject: [C320-list] Do you have to remove rudder to remove prop-shaft?

I’m thinking of fitting a dripless seal to replace the original stuffing box. My yard thinks it will be necessary to remove the rudder but I seem to recall that this shouldn't be the case. If the shaft can be removed it would make sense to replace the cutless bearing at the same time would it not?

Anyone done it?

Graeme
No 366. Jaskar, 1996
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