Cutlass Bearing

[Ron Ouwehand]

Hello all!

I'm looking for some more wisdom from the group. I need to change my cutlass
bearing. I have pulled my prop and ordered a new cutlass bearing. When I got
it I was surprised that it was only a rubber insert. I thought that it might
have been a bronze sleeve with a rubber insert. I have removed my zinc close
to the strut and now I have a clear shaft. I'm wondering if anyone has
pushed the rubber bearing out the back or am I forced to remove my prop
shaft in order to complete this proceedure? I was hoping to drive it out
with a piece of machined pipe and some wood? Thanking you all in advance!

Ron O.
50 Point Lake Ontario ( Where the snow never seems to stop! )

[Bill Jarvis]

Ron,

I am surprised that you got just an insert. Frankly I've never seen one like
that. What is supposed to keep it in place?

Which model do you have?

Bill

[Ron Ouwehand]

Hello Bill,

I should have elaborated more I guess. I have a First 285 and there are two
set screws in the side of the strut that mate with two holes that are
prepunched in the rubber. I know it seems unusual but unless I'm missing
something that is what I've got. I can attach a picture of the strut if
anyone feels that would be more helpful?

Ron O.

[ume...@comcast.net]

Ron,

I did this last year on our F305. Yes - Beneteau supplies an all plastic style cutlass bearing. I think it's OK. In my case, I had to unscrew two set screws on STB side which holds the bearing in place. They may be hard to see because of all the paint on top. Next I fabricated two jig's. First extensions for my bearing puller ( to extend the arms by 12 inches or may be a little more) and second I bought a piece of galvanized pipe at home depot which kind a matched the dimensions of the cutlass bearing. I cut it length wise to get two halfs. Attach the two halfs to propeller shaft forward of cutlass bearing and keep them in place with two hose clamps. The bearing puller with the extended arms should reach to the forward ends of the two halfs. Start cranking :-). If you are interested - I could make some picture.

 

        Greetings

 

    Uwe Mewes

         F305

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[Bill Jarvis]

Ron,

That's a new one to me. I guess it must work since it has stayed in all this
time.

[KBK...@aol.com]

i have replace a cutlass bearing on my 35s5 and beneteau's bearing for this boat was all plastic/rubber. i pulled the shaft/prop off the boat and then removed the setscrews and bearing. however, i believe that if carefully done, you can leave the shaft in place and gently tap the bearing down the shaft  and off the end if you can get the prop off easily. if the prop will not come off , then drop the rudder and pull the prop and shaft off the boat, giving you access to the cutlass bearing. removing the set screws from the tranny attachment and pulling the shaft off was alot easier  and allowed inspection and replacement of the shaft seal at the same time.

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[Ron Ouwehand]

Hello again, and thanks for the idea! I think I can extend my puller to add
a piece of pipe to the front of the strut and than force it through with the
same puller I used to remove the prop. I will need to check the distance to
see if my puller will extend that far. The puller is just some 3/4" threaded
rod with two plates front and back with the back plate having a 3/4" fine
threaded bolt welded to the plate. I feel that if I can just "crack" the
bearing loose it may move out. The front plate has a slot that just fits
over the shaft so it should pull the pipe through the strut. At least that
would be the game plan. I had just not thought of using the puller for this
purpose but I think you are on the right track. I have attached two pictures
to give you some idea of where I'm going.

Ron O.

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To: <Benetea...@googlegroups.com>; <Benetea...@googlegroups.com>
Cc: "Ron Ouwehand" <ron.ou...@mountaincable.net>
Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2008 8:49 PM
Subject: {Beneteau Owners} Re: Cutlass Bearing

[Max Lynn]

You have the right idea.  Back in my pre-sail-drive days, I had just such a tool to remove cutlass bearings.

 

Max Lynn

 

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