343 Prop Shaft Removal

[Tim C]

Hi All,

working to  replace my cutlas and shaft seal, i found some crevice corrosion on the prop shaft inside the stern tube which though minor now, i'll need to replace.

Question is - once the prop is off and the coupling plate is off - is it possible to remove the shaft around the engine or from the stern tube aft w/o removing the rudder?

Thanks !  BTW, a new prop shaft is about 12-14 weeks out for delivery !

TC

[DAVID FLETCHER]

You should be able to get a prop made locally in a matter Of a week or so. 

Be sure to use aqua met material. 

Df

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[DAVID FLETCHER]

I should have said

“Prop Shaft”

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On Mar 3, 2022, at 1:44 PM, DAVID FLETCHER <davidcf...@rogers.com> wrote:

You should be able to get a prop made locally in a matter Of a week or so. 

[Tim C]

Thanks.  The prop is fine, i need a new shaft to the engine.  And wondering how to get the shaft out?

[Johnny Pool]

Take the boat out of the water ,drop the rudder ,remove coupling and key ,pull the shaft out ,may as well replace the cutlass bearing while you have the shaft out if there’s movement 

Johnny Pool

On 4 Mar 2022, at 12:06, Tim C <tim.c...@goodoldsailor.com> wrote:

Thanks.  The prop is fine, i need a new shaft to the engine.  And wondering how to get the shaft out?

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[ORI GAL]

Hi Tim  

PROPELLER SHAFT 025X1410 CO CO F16PH

Cost 526 Euro

6 weeks

But if you need we can find it faster

Regards,

Ori Gal
 

Israeli mobile - +972-52-6090600
on Skype as - origgal

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[DAVID FLETCHER]

The prop shaft should slide by the rudder. Tight however I doubt you will need to remove the rubber 

Fletch 

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On Mar 3, 2022, at 11:13 PM, Johnny Pool <bunge...@gmail.com> wrote:

Take the boat out of the water ,drop the rudder ,remove coupling and key ,pull the shaft out ,may as well replace the cutlass bearing while you have the shaft out if there’s movement 

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[brccd]

Hi Tim,

I have a beneteau first 345 (1985)....looking to remove shaft also....Were you able to remove the shaft without taking off the rudder?

I measuring things on my boat and its close...if it can do a slight bend, it may go along side the rudder...wondering if you were successful with that?

Regards,Bert

[Jim McCann]

I recently removed the shaft on my 370 to replace the cutlass bearing and shaft seal. On this model, there was no issue with the rudder.

JIm McCann

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Oceanis 370

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On my 1985 First 38 the rudder had to come off

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[Bricolanto]

Just a reminder that if you are not replacing the shaft seal (volvo dripless??) that when you remove the shaft you should insert a plastic sleeve around the shaft and into the first inch of the seal.  This prevents any rough spots on the shaft from damaging the seal when it is removed.  

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[Andrew Whittome]

On my 423, replaced cutlass brg etc but had to drop rudder ( and replace bushings on same to reduce ‘slop’ in movement. Worth it.  

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