Bertram33 User Forum

3208T 1.5" shafts. Any insight if you have replaced the upper bearing without removing the shafts? Suppose the thought is to first remove the lower then the upper then slide the upper thru the lower housing? first time so looking for the pros and cons. Thanks Hector

If I understand you correctly it sounds like you have two struts per shaft. My 35 only has one per shaft with 1.5� shafts. Replaced cutless bearings with shaft still in place. Had no problems other than the hydraulic jack blowing a seal in the middle of the second bearing. I would imagine it would probably be easier to remove old cutless bearings first. Then, pull the shafts part way remove and then slide the new cutless bearings in place. Reinstall the shaft, then install the new bearings. I would use the whole job as an excuse to pull the shafts, have then polished and checked for straightness. As well as sending the props off to be reconditioned.

Hector, Nothing to add to the topic, but when are you going in?

Hey Doug excuse delay.. crazy busy little late getting my hit list wrapped up. She's ready -- This Friday 8am tide. Thinkin about Danversport 6/30 for the ''86 Rock of Ages on Friday 6/30 then to Ptown next day through the 4th. You going?

Probably not going to make it. We have a lot of friends and family that come into town for the week of the 4th so we'll be straight out. I went in 2 Friday's ago (5/26). Still cleaning up and prepping for the season. Good luck with the launch.