[C320-list] Prop shaft removal

[Jeff Hare]

Yes, with the cutlass bearing removed, the shaft will slide past the port side with the rudder turned slightly. It'll take just a bit of a tug, but it'll come out. Putting the new one back in is very similar, only you'll need to push the forward end of the shaft to port and tug forward at the same time to get the end into the shaft log opening. Then a couple quick tugs and it's done.

-Jeff Hare

-----Original Message-----
From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> On Behalf Of Elliott Womack
Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2022 1:33 AM
To: C320-list at catalina320.com
Subject: [C320-list] Prop shaft removal

We got a PYI max prop for the C320 and need to switch the current bronze prop shaft for a stainless steel shaft. Can anyone who has done it confirm whether the shaft will slip past the rudder with the cutlass bearing removed?