[Public-List] Shaft Log replacement/improvement ideas?

[Rachel]

On Nov 19, 2011, at 10:04 AM, James Almond wrote:

> I have removed the bronze shaft log from my boat and I am now considering
> replacing it with a fiberglass tube. Before I do though I would like to get
> some feedback from the group because my mind is not totally made up that
> this is the best thing to do.

A fiberglass stern tube would be my choice, if I the opportunity.  You get a chance to line it up perfectly, and once it's installed it's basically part of the boat, with no bedding or metal to worry about.  Not to mention that you can make it so that tube and the stuffing box match diameters.

I don't know if you've read any of Tim Lackey's logs, but he re-fits plastic classics for a living and he has installed several fiberglass stern tubes.  He documents his work nicely with text and photos.  Here are some links.  You can go back and forward in time by following the "Previous" and "Next" links at the bottom of each page.  There are probably additional installations if you search his site. 


1) Installing the stern tube on a Triton, Hattie Mae:
http://www.lackeysailing.com/hattiemae/july09/70209.htm

2) Installing the stern tube on a Pearson Triton, Kaholee:

http://www.lackeysailing.com/kaholee/may2008/50208.htm

3) Aligning the stern tube on a Pearson Triton, Circe:

http://www.lackeysailing.com/circe/december09/120109.htm

4) Installing the stern tube on a Pearson Triton Daysailor:

http://www.lackeysailing.com/daysailor/rebuilding/systems/sterntube.htm#newtube

Rachel
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