Cutlass Bearing Replacement Spring 2023

Trip dates: 
Wednesday, April 12, 2023 to Thursday, April 13, 2023
Trip length: 
2 days
Type of watercraft: 
Sail
  • Old and New Cutlass Bearing for 1" prop shaft
  • New Cutlass bearing installation

On the Hard at Casa Rio Marina removing original Cutlass Bearing circa 1985  replacing with new Cutlass bearing for 1" prop shaft - not an easy task - thin walled brass tube not compatible with  available cutlass bearing removal tools, had to utilize hacksaw hand tool and drift to remove old cutlass bearing.  Chill the new cutlass bearing in icewater prior to installation with wheel puller