I noticed some movement last fall before we headed south. 2600 motoring miles later, cleaning the prop a couple weeks ago the movement was too much. Vibration underway was also quite noticeable. Had the boat pulled for a short hall, changed the cutless in the slings. What a difference :D The old bearing was rubber in a fiberglass shell. The yard manager said he hasn't seen one of those in decades. Can't complain, if OEM, it lasted 23+ years. But happy it is changed.
The yard estimated 3 hours labor. I got the tool from Flt 12 and had the job done in about 1+15. It seems daunting, but is actually very straight forward. Thank you for those that have documented the process. You pictures and text was invaluable.
Ken
I checked my cutlass bearing this spring the day before launch. noticed some little signs of age on rubber but no slack or play. It will be changed at haul-out this year. Good preemptive maintenance that's easier done before its a problem.
Steve
Guys : It sure is nice to have a C34 Fleet 12 "Tool Chest", for members to borrow from!!
A thought
Hey guys! Just joined the group after recently purchasing #889. Im going to be changing the cutless when I haul out this winter/spring. How do I access the FLt 12 tool box? Id love to borrow that bearing removal tool (and know what else is available).
Rob Fowler
1989 C34 #889
Pax River, MD
Rob
if you're replied to via email, please forward to me. I'd like to get mine changed before the weather gets too cold here. (//)
Sorta brings a tear to your eye, doesn't it? All covered up and no where to go.....
Steve
Visit us at www.ocontoyachtclub.com (http://www.ocontoyachtclub.com) and www.warbirdsix.com (http://www.warbirdsix.com)
Fyi, just some info on removing prop, bearing, etc (from a c30-er who did it.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BKdBXHIyC8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZQHLvUUyuE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSsAO5yE1Kw
Cheers,
Ken