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Title: cutlass bearing size defined
Post by: crieders on May 05, 2020, 05:42:07 AM
Been a few years and I will press out the old one and put in a new
whats the size/type for our 34's and what is the best place to order? thanks and stay healthy!!
Title: Re: cutlass bearing
Post by: Colonel Butler on May 05, 2020, 07:16:21 AM
Size 1" ID x 1.25" OD x 4" L. Just bought one on Amazon.com for $40.00. Also purchased a strut-pro removal tool so I don't have to drop the rudder.
Title: Re: cutlass bearing
Post by: crieders on May 05, 2020, 07:42:09 AM
thank you
Title: Re: cutlass bearing size defined
Post by: fatamorgana on May 05, 2020, 10:49:05 AM
I still have Dan's cutlass bearing tool mentioned in this thread:
https://c34.org/bbs/index.php/topic,8920.15.html

I can ship to whoever may need it (just pay for shipping). 
Title: Re: cutlass bearing size defined
Post by: Ron Hill on May 05, 2020, 01:49:02 PM
Cliff : I always get mine from Defender.  It is a "Blackfish"!!

Guys : You do NOT have to drop the rudder to change out the cutless bearing!!!

A thought
Title: Re: cutlass bearing size defined
Post by: Patches on May 05, 2020, 05:36:48 PM
Fatamorgana:

Perfect timing!  I'm doing my cutless bearing during haul out in the next month and would love to take the removal tool off your hands as the next custodian.  I sent you a PM with my address.

Thanks,

Patches
Title: Re: cutlass bearing size defined
Post by: Indian Falls on May 16, 2020, 07:49:32 AM
Patches, let me know how it works out for you. 
You can contact me here for return or if you want to hang on to it as somebody may need it soon this time of year.
my email is servolaz@rochester.rr.com
Title: Re: cutlass bearing size defined
Post by: Colonel Butler on May 17, 2020, 05:30:39 AM
Lockdown of marinas and yacht clubs ended yesterday and I was able to get in to start work on the boat in preparation for launch. First task was the cutlass bearing replacement as I was anxious to try out my StrutPro tool. Worked great. Total time was 40 minutes. Now that I know what I am doing, I'm sure that I could change one in 30 minutes max.