kerry1208
New Member
Hi everyone,
I’m planning a bit of a surgical strike at Mayflower Marina (Plymouth) and could use some collective wisdom from any Gib’Sea 92 owners or those familiar with the mid-80s Gibert Marine builds.
The Project:
I need to replace my propeller and due to the fact the taper is not the standard spec (French 1:10) unfortunately I now need to replace the shaft!
Because of the cost of being out of the water, I am planning to have the new shaft machined, the prop is ready before the boat is lifted. I'm aiming to do the swap during a 1-hour "lift and hold" in the slings.
The Challenge:
The boat is currently in the water, so I can’t get a tip-to-tip measurement. Before I commit to the machine shop, I’m trying to verify the standard specs for the 92:
Shaft Diameter: I suspect 25mm (standard for the Volvo 2002 setup), but has anyone found an imperial 1" shaft on their 92?
Total Length: Does anyone happen to have a record of the overall length (coupling face to end of taper)?
Taper: this was not the usual spec french, rather 1:20
The "Rudder Drop": For those who have pulled the shaft on a 92, is it possible to slide it out past the spade rudder, or is a full rudder-drop mandatory?
I’ve got my calipers ready for the internal diameter, but if anyone has an old shaft sitting in their garage or a technical drawing hidden in a manual, your measurements would be a lifesaver.
Many thanks in advance,
Kerry
I’m planning a bit of a surgical strike at Mayflower Marina (Plymouth) and could use some collective wisdom from any Gib’Sea 92 owners or those familiar with the mid-80s Gibert Marine builds.
The Project:
I need to replace my propeller and due to the fact the taper is not the standard spec (French 1:10) unfortunately I now need to replace the shaft!
Because of the cost of being out of the water, I am planning to have the new shaft machined, the prop is ready before the boat is lifted. I'm aiming to do the swap during a 1-hour "lift and hold" in the slings.
The Challenge:
The boat is currently in the water, so I can’t get a tip-to-tip measurement. Before I commit to the machine shop, I’m trying to verify the standard specs for the 92:
Shaft Diameter: I suspect 25mm (standard for the Volvo 2002 setup), but has anyone found an imperial 1" shaft on their 92?
Total Length: Does anyone happen to have a record of the overall length (coupling face to end of taper)?
Taper: this was not the usual spec french, rather 1:20
The "Rudder Drop": For those who have pulled the shaft on a 92, is it possible to slide it out past the spade rudder, or is a full rudder-drop mandatory?
I’ve got my calipers ready for the internal diameter, but if anyone has an old shaft sitting in their garage or a technical drawing hidden in a manual, your measurements would be a lifesaver.
Many thanks in advance,
Kerry
