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Propeller shaft struts like this one make removing cutless bearings easier. However, the distance between the aft end of the bearing and the forward face of the prop shouldn’t exceed the diameter of the shaft. In this example, the gap between the strut and key is too great, thus there’s too much load on the shaft.

Shaft Bearings

Bearing Down on Shaft Bearings: Removing and replacing this key component in your boat’s drivetrain assembly takes care and persistence.

This vertically mounted inverter is properly installed.

Inverter Installation

Inverse Equations: Inverters have become standard kit on cruising boats, but installing one takes some know-how.

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Understanding Ethanol

Monthly Maintenance: Follow these tips to keep your gas-powered outboards and engines in tune and free of trouble.

Propeller shaft struts like this one make removing cutless bearings easier. However, the distance between the aft end of the bearing and the forward face of the prop shouldn’t exceed the diameter of the shaft. In this example, the gap between the strut and key is too great, thus there’s too much load on the shaft.

Shaft Bearings

Bearing Down on Shaft Bearings: Removing and replacing this key component in your boat’s drivetrain assembly takes care and persistence.

This vertically mounted inverter is properly installed.

Inverter Installation

Inverse Equations: Inverters have become standard kit on cruising boats, but installing one takes some know-how.

crw0713_dantonio02.jpg

Understanding Ethanol

Monthly Maintenance: Follow these tips to keep your gas-powered outboards and engines in tune and free of trouble.

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