It is recommended to check the alignment once/year as the rubber in the engine feet ages. Another reason for misalignment can be that the locking nuts came loose. Signs of misalignment : Vibrations Wear on cutlass bearing’ Leaking stuffing box Loose … Continue reading
When removing the cutless bearing, corrosion was discovered on the propeller shaft. During the winter I contacted VETUS in Athens. They provides excellent service and delivered a new shaft in Duplex steel to Leros. In March I spent a week in … Continue reading
Cutless bearing is one of those things that will need to be replaced sooner or later if you use your boat. With the proper tools this job can be easy and you might want to give it a try. If you do … Continue reading
