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Old 02-26-2011, 09:33 PM   #1
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Prop to Cutless Bearing Space

What is the accepted spacing between my prop and my cutless bearing.

I am replacing shafts due to replacing gears.

My shafts a 1 1/2"

I think I have about 1 1/2" between the prop and the cutless bearing right now.
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Old 02-27-2011, 04:24 AM   #2
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RE: Prop to Cutless Bearing Space

Sounds good , a bit more is acceptable.
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RE: Prop to Cutless Bearing Space

Am I correct in assuming you have twins and the cutlass bearing you are* referring to is in a strut? If so, the shaft zinc would be on the other side of the strut. If that's the case, you may want to see if a little more room makes it easier to get a prop puller in there. On my boat (single with 1 1/2" shaft) there is likely 4 to 5" between the cutlass bearing in the shaft log and the prop as there needs to be room for the zinc.

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RE: Prop to Cutless Bearing Space

I think a guidline is that 1 to 1.5 shaft diameters is OK. You are about 1 shaft diameter so you are good.
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