Cutlass Bearings for 2003 65 Sportfish

[Mike57]

Does anyone know the outside diameter of the cutlass bearings for the 4 inch Prop shafts on the 65 Sportfish? Are there bearings at a forward location, if so, I presume the shafts have to be removed if those need to be replaced? Do the rudders need to be dropped to remove the shafts?

 

[madhatter1]

Good yards with the right tools can do this without removing the shafts. They measure when on the hard. It's not just outer diameter but also how many. My forward struts take 1 &1/2 pieces, aft just one. Find a truly qualified yard and cost/frustration will be at best case scenario. 4" shafts? Not for amaturers.

 

[Captain Ralph]

Good yards with the right tools can do this without removing the shafts. They measure when on the hard. It's not just outer diameter but also how many. My forward struts take 1 &1/2 pieces, aft just one. Find a truly qualified yard and cost/frustration will be at best case scenario. 4" shafts? Not for amaturers.

Very well said.☺