[Public-List] stern tube

[Kris Coward via Public-List]

Nah, I'm in Toronto, though I've considered movingto Seward...

-K

On Fri, Jul 15, 2016 at 09:33:07AM -0400, Andrew Johns wrote:
> Are you in Seward? I saw a nice A30 when I was up there in July 2012.
> 
> On Thu, Jul 14, 2016 at 3:56 PM, Kris Coward via Public-List <
> public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> 
> >
> > Whereabouts in Alaska are you? I went up for a vacation a couple of
> > Februaries ago, and spent most of it fatbiking, hiking, and camping up
> > around Fairbanks (though I'm pretty sure you'd be on the coast).
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Kris
> >
> > On Thu, Jul 14, 2016 at 11:13:30AM -0800, Hernán Scarnichia via
> > Public-List wrote:
> > > Charles,
> > > thanks for the advice and offering to borrow your crate. I'm in Alaska
> > > though though so ill have to make my own crate.I think #414 might be the
> > > most northern Alberg 30? anybody higher than latitude 60?
> > > some more questions:
> > >
> > > After removing the engine, do you remove the shaft too? or just remove
> > the
> > > prop and slide the cutlass housing and stern tube back?.
> > >
> > > When you are putting the tube back and caulking from the inside... how do
> > > you get the tube to align with the shaft line? especially if the engine
> > is
> > > gone and not holding the shaft in alignment as a reference... will the
> > tube
> > > just align itself when you screw the cutlass housing tight? or is it
> > just a
> > > matter of aligning the engine to the tube afterwards?
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > > Hernan
> > >
> > > On Thu, Jul 14, 2016 at 9:25 AM, charles pleisse via Public-List <
> > > public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> > >
> > > > It will be made immensely easier by removing the engine. Once that is
> > out
> > > > of the way, you simply remove the cutlass housing, the stern tube
> > should
> > > > come out with it.  (Good time to replace the cutlass bearing)
> > > > Clean it all up being sure to get down to clean fiberglass on the
> > internal
> > > > surfaces of the hull surrounding the opening where the tube comes
> > through.
> > > > The Dolfinite that was originally used is a bit stubborn to clean off
> > > > completely and will foul the new bedding if completely removed.
> > > > It was recommended to me to just bed the entire cutlass housing/stern
> > tube
> > > > assembly with 5200.  This is where I deviated from advice given to me.
> > The
> > > > permanence of 5200 scares me a bit.   Once everything is clean,
> > reinstall
> > > > the tube and cutlass dry.  Then bed the tube from inside using 5200.
> > 5200
> > > > has a suggested max bead thickness of 1/2" this means it needs to be
> > > > applied in layers no thicker than 1/2" and allowed to dry before
> > applying
> > > > another layer.  I used about 2-1/2 tubes worth on the inside of the
> > hull.
> > > > Once the 5200 around the stern tube has cured, remove the cutlass
> > housing
> > > > and bed it in something less permanent that is recommended for use
> > below
> > > > the water line.  I think I used Boatlife.  Then just toss the engine
> > back
> > > > in and away you go, simple.  Seriously, I have an A4 which is rather
> > simple
> > > > to remove. I probably would have been a bit more reluctant with a
> > diesel.
> > > > I do recommend getting help with the realignment of the engine.  I
> > > > attempted that on my own and I'm not too sure I got it spot on.  I
> > have a
> > > > come-along winch to hoist the engine with and a cradle I made that
> > fits in
> > > > the cabin sole you're welcome to borrow if you think they may help.
> > Happy
> > > > to provide any photos offline if you think they may help.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Charles Pleisse
> > > > Sookie #221
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