Mine was short enough that it cleared the rudder. I just measured my old shaft and it came in just under 58 inches. Remember too that once the shaft is clear of the log that it can be articulated in the strut bearring if needed. A few degrees makes a huge difference at the tip of the shaft.
I just did a whole new shaft, seal, coupler, and rebuilt prop so if you need or want any pointers just reach out. Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD May 24, 2022 1:45:03 PM Edd Schillay via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>: > Al, > > No, it should be slightly offset so you can pull it. Depending on your prop, > however, you may need to remove that. > > All the best, > > Edd > > > Edd M. Schillay > Captain of the Starship Enterprise > Bayliner 3788 | NCC-1701-C > Venice Yacht Club | Venice Island, FL > > > > > > > > > > > On May 24, 2022, at 1:33 PM, Alan Liles via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > > I want to replace my prop shaft due to wear at the packing. Does the rudder > need to be removed to get the shaft out on these boats? > > Cheers, Al >
