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

[jreadams6]

I would have fallen on the floor laughing at the $9,000

On Fri, Sep 14, 2018 at 8:23 AM Marcelo D. Gentinetta via Public-List <
public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:

> 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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