[C38] Speaking of prop struts...

[S. Orton]

Russ,  I just "re-bedded" mine last weekend.  To remove completely would be 
quite a job, but to re-bed takes about 2-3 days.  There is a top plate to 
the strut bedded into the boat's sked about 5-6 inches up from the exterior. 
We simply removed all the FG around the strut using a long shank (12-15 
inches) 1/4 drill and refilled the void with West Systems epoxy mixed with 
silica.  The top strut plate will hold the strut firmly in place while 
removing the FG and not screw up your shaft alignment.  If you want to know 
exactly how we did the repair, let me know and I'll write it up.
Cheers, Steve
Santa Susanna (304)
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Duff, Russ (R.W.)" <rduff at visteon.com>
To: "Catalina 38 Listserve" <listserve at catalina38.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 12:12 PM
Subject: [C38] Speaking of prop struts...


> Has anyone ever removed and re-bedded their prop strut?  Is it even
> possible? I have a slight leak around mine and am wondering how to fix it.
>
> Sincerely,
> Russ Duff
> Catalina 38, Hull #112
> "AVANTURA"
> Lake Erie
> Grosse Ile, Michigan
> RDUFF AT VISTEON DOT COM
> AVANTURA AT COMCAST DOT NET
>
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