FRP shaft strut

[Tigawave]

Composite struts are fine, why not go the whole way with the latest technology and also use a composite bearing?

These will help you align the bearing, get teh bearing a clearance fit (some manufacturers prefer this) and it should spin in the carrier on the shaft (chocked) then bed it on epoxy.

One tip put a realease aganet on the composite bearing, it can then be easily split from the carrier.

[Frosty]

29 Hp is nothing. bronze logs need bolting, sealing etc.

I use Bronze 2 inch shaft logs. the manufacturer uses glassed in shaft bearings delivering 300HP each. Each shaft log weighs some thing like 20 kilo each

Regarding your bearing strut I would prefer an A than a P If you are going to beach a lot and thats what cats are for an A would give peace of mind

Not much drag issue with 29HP but massive increase in strength.

[mikereed100]

Tigawave,
I initially intended to use a composite bearing. I can't remember now (48 hour rule) but I think I could not find one to fit a 30mm shaft.

Frosty,
Yes, an A would be better. Too late now, it's a done deal. Next time!
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Mike