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Old 03-21-2011, 11:22 PM   #9
Jay N
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City: Edmonds, WA
Vessel Name: WESTERLY
Vessel Model: 1974 Pacific Trawler 37
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RE: Shaft Alignment Question

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BelfastCruiser wrote:

Thanks Guys - I've been reading that I should do the alignment drill every year, so thats why I was going to get into it.
Alignment is not typically a preventative maintenance item.* It should be based on need, assuming you are paying attentive to vibration.* It would*make sense to do it with a new-to-you boat to establish a base line level of vibration related to proper alignment.

So far in almost 14 years, have aligned the shaft twice, once after putting in a new shaft, and once after putting in new engine mounts/drive plate.
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