AXLE BRACKET

[argiris_beginas]

I OWN A JEANNEAU mod. SYMPHONIE year 1988 SAILING BOAT. THE BRACKET THAT HOLDS THE PROPELLER SHAFT IN PLACE IS LOOSE (1mm IN VERTIKAL DIRECTION). LOCAL TECHICIANS TOLD ME THAT I HAVE TO TAKE IT OF AND CHECK IF IT IS BROKEN. I SUPPOSE THAT THE CONNECTION POINT AND THE ANKLE OF THE BRACKET AND THE HULL SHOULD BE SPECIFIC. DOES ANYONE KNOW THE WAY IT IS ATTACHED OR THE WAY TO DO IT?
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE

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[Talbot]

Welcome to the forum. I dont know the boat, but my first check would be to look on the inside of the hull to see if there were any fastenings there. I would then be sending a message to Jeanneau to ask them how it was originally attached, and whether they have any specific recommendations for the re-attachment - they may not even respond, but if there is a specific check that they know, then this is worth the trouble.

I am sure sombody else who knows this boat will add their advise.

BTW using capitals on the post is considered to be shouting so is best avoided

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[andy_wilson]

P-BRACKET

These usually consist of a flat plate moulded into the hull, and a projecting arm leading to the cutlass bearing that supports the shaft.

Vertical movement suggests it is broken, the acid test is to withdraw the shaft and give it a good tug.

Rope and net tangles are the usual cause of failure, mines a bit loose because of this, but not of concern yet.

The only option when one fails is to grind it out of the hull and replace it, laminating a new one in it's place.

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[JAYEL]

Argiris, I assume the bracket you are talking about is the P bracket. My trapper 300 when I bought it had a loose P bracket. The Burnham Marine Engineers quoted £1600 to remove engine and secure bracket from inside the hull. However for about £100 I ground down the hull,which should be really thick where the bracket protrudes,to a vertical face each side , drilled and bolted it, then fibre glassed hull back to original contours ,finally gelcoated it. That was four years ago and it is still sound as a bell. No need to even remove prop or shaft. good luck, if you need further information get back to me.

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[argiris_beginas]

i would like to thank all of you for your help
i allready send e-mail to Jeanneau askind for any drawings or advice.
The point is that with my 1,93cm is a bit difficult for diy job (it has no space there).
I will wait a short of time for Jeanneau answer and then i'll give it a try

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