[Public-List] Cracked Stern Tube - Laugh or Cry?

[Marcelo D. Gentinetta]

Daniel,
When I haul out, I use Seabrook marina on the southshore. They allow you to do the work yourself and they are very easy to work with. I had my boat there for 2 months last year as I was replacing seacocks, cockpit drains, etc, etc. 
I have not had to deal with the stern tube problem yet but have worked on everything else. I’ll be happy to help you in any way I can. You have my phone number. The phone number for Seabrook is (504) 245-3152. 
There have been many of these “to cry” moments in my sailing life but somehow we always manage to get them resolved. 
Marcelo



> On Sep 13, 2018, at 6:26 PM, Hernán Scarnichia via Public-List <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> 
> I installed a new fiberglass stern tube on #414 myself. Removed the engine
> but not the fuel tank to be able to access.
> had to enlarge the hole in the hull to fit the bigger stern tube, also
> installed a new dripess shaft seal.
> a little bit scary to drill holes under the waterline but not really
> difficult.
> spent just a few hundred.
> I doubt the stern tube is cracked. it is probably leaking between the
> bronze stern tube and the hull. you can probably stop the leak with caulk
> under the cutlass housing. but I still prefer the brand new fiberglass tube.
> feel free to email me if you have any questions.
> 
> On Thu, Sep 13, 2018 at 2:55 PM Daniel Swords via Public-List <
> public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> 
>> My boat (hull #525) has recently been suffering from a slow leak at the
>> stern tube. The local boat yard assessment is a cracked stern tube which
>> agrees with my assessment of the leak location. Their initial estimate for
>> repair is approximately $9,000. I don’t know if I should laugh or cry. I
>> guess my next option is to find a yard that will let me do the work myself
>> and to see if I can repair/replace the stern tube without removing the
>> engine and fuel tank. Thoughts or condolences are
>> appreciated. Daniel Solitude Mandeville, LA
>> 
>> 
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