[Public-List] cutlass bearing

Debra Fontaine via Public-List public-list at lists.alberg30.org
Mon Mar 14 15:33:20 PDT 2016


Has anyone replaced the original cutlass bearing with a dripless one?if so what kind did you use and are you happy with it?

Debra on LA Paloma
Cortes Island BC

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>    1. Re: Cutless Bearing (Mike Lehman via Public-List)
>    2. Re: Drying out the keel (George Dinwiddie via Public-List)
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> From: Mike Lehman via Public-List <public-list at lists.alberg30.org>
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> Bob,
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> There are 2 set screws one on each side that need to be removed and probably 
> replaced. There are also 2 ports on the housing. These are the inlets for 
> water. The bearing itself should have holes cut where these ports are to 
> allow water to enter the bearing and escape through the rear of the housing. 
> This is something that is frequently overlooked, but important as this is a 
> water-lubricated bearing. If you are in the Annapolis area, I would have 
> John Vosbury (Vosbury Marine & Recreation) do the removal/installation of 
> the bearing in the housing.
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> Subject: [Public-List] Cutless Bearing
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> I?ve got #76 on the hard and have to replace the cutless bearing. Any 
> direction as to where a quality replacement can be found? Also, there 
> appears to be 2 set screws on either side of the bearing housing ( shaft 
> log? ), They appear to be filled with bottom paint. I?ve been told by an 
> experienced boat mechanic that these are supposed to be holes to allow water 
> into the bearing housing to cool it while under power. Can anyone shed some 
> light on this suggestion?
> Thanks In Advance,
> Bob
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> From: George Dinwiddie via Public-List
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> Subject: Re: [Public-List] Drying out the keel
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> Good point, Michael. I recall that the problems with inboard tanks when 
> gasahol was introduced was mostly with boats having fiberglass tanks.
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>   - George
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> On 3/14/16 8:59 AM, Michael Grosh via Public-List wrote:
> > I believe I would want solid assurance long term exposure to alcohol
> > does not soften GRP, or at the least, expedite whatever chemical process
> > causes blistering. Playing with organic solvents on an organic
> > construction just does not seem like a good idea.
> > It reminds me of an old Sail Magazine article about Polyestermites.
> > Bottom line, the only solution to the little devils was to encase the
> > 'glass hull in wood for shielding. It was an April issue.
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> > Michael Grosh
> > #220
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