strutt loose port

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oldcatsailor

propeller met line stopped engine dead twice, dove removed line,acquired high pitch vibration ,boat pulled, wet port side where the strutt meets the hull slight crack showing and wet when push side to side any thoughts on repair .there seems to be no visible damage inside where the 4 bolts ? hold the strutt.1990 mk.1,5
Sail 1064 Tr wing keel 1990/

Noah

Unfortunate, but kismat on your timing. I am on the hard now 70% through new strut replacement "surgery".  PM or email me and perhaps I can give you some insights as to what's up and photos of the entire process. While your strut is probably ok, start with this Catalina Direct attachment for reference, (factory drawing) of how it is installed, which should help with how to resecure it.
https://www.catalinadirect.com/index.cfm/feature/177/prop-strut-installation-instructions.cfm
1990 hull #1014, San Diego, CA,  Fin Keel,
Standard Rig