[C38] Prop shaft replacement

[Max Soto]

Hi Bill ,  it was a huge! A 7.6 earthquake.. But we are ok. Several buildings were damaged in my loction, despite that we are several miles away... Estancia is very close, but I just called and everything is ok...two casualties ..
The Aquamet is not available here, so I'm planning to buy the shaft in the US a little bit longer, so it can be adjusted here.. Honestly, I've never heard about a stainless coupling. I know that there is a reason for that, but I don't know it. Time for some google! 
Regards, max

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On Sep 5, 2012, at 10:54, William Knowles <whk1965 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Max are you OK? We heard there was a very strong earthquake near you. I agree with Rob that both pieces should be made out of Stainless. Take good measurements of your old shaft and anyone can make it, but it is better to be on the long side.
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> Bill
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> On Wed, Sep 5, 2012 at 11:41 AM, Rob Cornelsen <robcornelsen at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Max,
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> It would be better to have the local shop do the work (fabricate and / or order replacement parts it so you do not end up getting the wrong length and /or combination of parts - Also, I would recomend making sure that the coupling and the shaft are made from the same materials. 
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> Rob
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> From: William Knowles <whk1965 at gmail.com>
> To: Catalina 38 Listserve <listserve at catalina38.org> 
> Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2012 10:01 AM
> Subject: Re: [C38] Prop shaft replacement
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> Max I had my shaft and all new couplings replaced last year there is a place in Maryland that did it for $400 US, I can get the name if you are interested.
> 
> Bill Flying Goose
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> On Wed, Aug 29, 2012 at 9:56 PM, Max Soto <maxsoto at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi everybody,
> 
> I need to get a new prop shaft. I was going to have it machined at a local shop, but  the 1" Aquamet 19 stainless steel is not available here in Costa Rica, so I'm planning to buy a new shaft at Catalina Direct, unless someone redirects me to another vendor with a better price ($289) and the same shaft quality.
> I am 90% that my shaft length is 44-3/4". Does this sounds about right??? The original specs defer a lot from each other..And also, Bob Gouley said that his shaft was 47", so I better ask!
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> Regards,
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> Max Soto
> C38 #198 ESTANCIA
> Puntarenas, Costa Rica
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