[C38] Prop strut crack

[Phil Gay]

In strut1, you can see part of the propeller.  From what I can see, it looks
like the shaft should rotate counterclockwise in forward considering the
shape of the propeller.  Does the Universal diesel turn counter
clockwise(looking forward)?  It's not relevant to the topic, but could the
prop be put on backward?

 

While I'm contributing, I need to comment that I had my strut replaced soon
after I bought the boat.  It was loose due to the previous owner bending the
strut to get the prop shaft out without removing the rudder.  The PO was a
big guy.  On my 1980 boat the strut is dropped in from inside the boat and
glassed in place.  It was repaired and has no problem.  I've been putting
off repairing my leaking shaft log for 14 years though.

 

Phil Gay (with a Yanmar)

C38 049 Que Linda

Everett WA

 

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[mailto:listserve-bounces at catalina38.org] On Behalf Of Pierre Patino
Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2013 11:54 PM
To: Catalina 38 Listserve
Subject: [C38] Prop strut crack

 

Hello All

My diver just sent me an email detailing a crack he found while cleaning the
boat today. He said he did not see it six weeks ago and I haven't sailed it
since November. There have been some storms but the marina is well protected
and this being San Francisco there is no snow or ice and the temperature
rarely drops below 40. He  said he pushed on the prop shaft and noticed no
motion or separation around the crack. 

I beg on you experts for some advice on the course of action. The last
bottom job was performed just about a year ago and I also noticed a crack
(with the old paint) around the same place but it did not yield to my
prodding.

I'm enclosing the pictures.

Thanks in advance for your help



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