Recent content by Crocodile69

I was initially going to use Gurit's Core cell foam for some deck sandwiching, but recently discovered Poly-u-mac's Air-Cell foam. Even though there is a large difference in cost (Air-Cell being cheaper), I still wanted to do the job right. Has anyone had any experience with Air-Cell foam...

I like the vesconite bearings, but all of McMaster-Carr's tubings are in SAE. Not a big deal, I've been contemplating switching over to SAE anyway. I’ve been told on numerous occasions that if I’m replacing everything (everything in between the split coupler and the prop...which I've...

Thanks again gonzo. Still juggling between the metric or SAE shaft. With an SAE G10 stern tube and a metric shaft wouldn't there be issues with a proper fitting cutlass bearing? The bearing would then need to be SAE OD and metric ID? The reason for possibly staying with the 30mm shaft is I...

Hey all, Replacing my 3 piece bronze stern tube with a solid piece of G10. Can't seem to find it in metric sizes though (shaft is metric). Is it made only in the US? Any help would be great, thanks.

Thanks again gonzo.

Thanks. Are there any issues with going larger from a shaft that was initially smaller in diameter? More work for engine? I have a Yanmar 3JH2E 34hp. Sorry to sound pretty naive in this field, first time I've had to pull a shaft and replace...

The majority of the shaft (between the coupler and the taper for the prop) is between 29.82 and 30 mm. Not sure if it's common for slight variations or if I need a new digital caliper. Where the shaft goes into the split coupler it goes down to 26.87. It's approximately 4' in length.

Hey all, Hopefully someone out there can assist me on this one. Being built in South Africa, mostly everything on my boat is metric. And I am currently in the process of replacing my shaft, stuffing box, stern tube, split shaft coupler, etc..it's all been removed and I am now in the process...

Not sure where else to put this thread... Finding myself choosing between bronze or marelon seacocks I decided to go with Forespar’s marelon, mostly because I am just done with corrosion. I don’t want to downplay bronze. It has stood the test of time and I believe it is because of this why...

Good info! Thanks again.

Thanks armatore, good to know. It does set high in the engine compartment. I have two questions being a novice in this category. I always assumed that day tanks were filled separately than that of the main tank, settled, and then that fuel fed the main tank. But if this is the case how do...