Bob, this is some amazing work. I really liked the recap because it put it all in perspective. I'd be real interested to see an overall "Here's what I've done so far" tour followed by a "Here's what I have left to do" video along with an estimate of how many years you think it will take to complete. This really is an awesome mega project for one man. Great, great job.
I don't know if I would do a "what I've done" video, but I would consider what I "have left to do". I'm working on my master plan so maybe when I get it more complete I will share it with you guys.Thanks for the suggestion and comments. - Bob
Thanks for the episode, Bob. I look forward to every one, but you know that by now. Every job moves you a little bit closer to the day when you cruise her out of the marina. No one does better work, experienced or not. Thanks for letting us share your journey. Jerry
Another great video Bob, thanks for sharing your continued adventures with us. I was surprised by how much effort it took you to turn/ twist the shaft before removing it as (Not being a sailor or boat person) I honestly (or naively) expected it to turn freely by hand but that being said I expect it.s just like the rest of us oldies and doesn't want to try and move after resting for a while without grumbling about it 🤣🤣🤣
Thanks Scott. I was also surprised that the starboard shaft was difficult to remove as well. I had the same expectation as you. I can only assume it was the shredded rubber from the cutlass bearing jamming it up. LOL I had a fun conversation with friends this summer about how we notice we tend to grumble getting up after sitting for a while these days. Such is life. Thanks for the comment and watching. - Bob
Cutlass bearings are a wear item anyway and a normal use life expectancy is probably six to ten years. They actually do better in the water as they will deteriorate more rapidly in the air. Can't see your shaft too well in the video but it didn't look bad. The shaft material is much harder than the bearing and the bronze sleeve holding the bearing so most wear will take place there in normal use. There is packing up in the stuffing box that can be dug out with a pick as that needs renewal as well. Its removal also allows the shaft to slide out easily. Generally a couple of allen headed set screws in the strut which lock in the bearing sleeves. But by now you probably have discovered all this.
The shafts are worn pretty good as they appear to have been rubbing on the bronze sleeve material as you described. I have not removed the bronze sleeves yet but there are two allen head set screws buried under the antifoul. Thanks for watching & commenting. - Bob
The diameter is stamped on them as 16". Pitch is not indicated. The boat was very original so I would assume that they are original or if replaced match the original size and pitch. Thanks for the comment and watching. - Bob
The props came off pretty easy. Those hubs were very tight but I think they are supposed to be. Heat may have helped though as it was quite a work out to get them pulled. Thanks for commenting, the suggestion and watching. - Bob
Thanks Joe, Slow progress for sure. I appreciate the comment and the fact that you continue to watch with interest. I'm hoping that some day the progress will be measured foot by foot. Whoa! now that would be sweet. - Bob
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Bob, this is some amazing work. I really liked the recap because it put it all in perspective. I'd be real interested to see an overall "Here's what I've done so far" tour followed by a "Here's what I have left to do" video along with an estimate of how many years you think it will take to complete. This really is an awesome mega project for one man. Great, great job.
I don't know if I would do a "what I've done" video, but I would consider what I "have left to do". I'm working on my master plan so maybe when I get it more complete I will share it with you guys.Thanks for the suggestion and comments. - Bob
Thanks for the episode, Bob. I look forward to every one, but you know that by now. Every job moves you a little bit closer to the day when you cruise her out of the marina. No one does better work, experienced or not. Thanks for letting us share your journey. Jerry
Hi Jerry, As always I enjoy your interest and comments. I'm glad you are part of the journey. - Bob
Another great video Bob, thanks for sharing your continued adventures with us.
I was surprised by how much effort it took you to turn/ twist the shaft before removing it as (Not being a sailor or boat person) I honestly (or naively) expected it to turn freely by hand but that being said I expect it.s just like the rest of us oldies and doesn't want to try and move after resting for a while without grumbling about it 🤣🤣🤣
Thanks Scott. I was also surprised that the starboard shaft was difficult to remove as well. I had the same expectation as you. I can only assume it was the shredded rubber from the cutlass bearing jamming it up. LOL I had a fun conversation with friends this summer about how we notice we tend to grumble getting up after sitting for a while these days. Such is life. Thanks for the comment and watching. - Bob
Thanks for sharing your experiences Bob.
Just wanted to let you know when you put the prop nuts back on, the smaller one goes on first.
Thanks for the tip! And for watching of course. - Bob
Love the videos Bob plz keep posting!
Thanks. As long as I make progress I will post. Thanks for watching and the comment. - Bob
What is the part called you used to remove the rusted piece off of the prop shaft? I need to buy one. Thank you for the help.
The tool is a wheel puller. Thanks for watching and commenting. - Bob
Cutlass bearings are a wear item anyway and a normal use life expectancy is probably six to ten years. They actually do better in the water as they will deteriorate more rapidly in the air. Can't see your shaft too well in the video but it didn't look bad. The shaft material is much harder than the bearing and the bronze sleeve holding the bearing so most wear will take place there in normal use. There is packing up in the stuffing box that can be dug out with a pick as that needs renewal as well. Its removal also allows the shaft to slide out easily. Generally a couple of allen headed set screws in the strut which lock in the bearing sleeves. But by now you probably have discovered all this.
The shafts are worn pretty good as they appear to have been rubbing on the bronze sleeve material as you described. I have not removed the bronze sleeves yet but there are two allen head set screws buried under the antifoul. Thanks for watching & commenting. - Bob
Do you happen to know your prop diameter and pitch size, and if they are factory or not as far as you know?
The diameter is stamped on them as 16". Pitch is not indicated. The boat was very original so I would assume that they are original or if replaced match the original size and pitch. Thanks for the comment and watching. - Bob
Probably a little heat applied to the prop hub and shaft coupler witha torch would have helped pop them right off
The props came off pretty easy. Those hubs were very tight but I think they are supposed to be. Heat may have helped though as it was quite a work out to get them pulled. Thanks for commenting, the suggestion and watching. - Bob
Inch by inch . . . progress. She will be sweet.
Thanks Joe, Slow progress for sure. I appreciate the comment and the fact that you continue to watch with interest. I'm hoping that some day the progress will be measured foot by foot. Whoa! now that would be sweet. - Bob