Stern Gland & Cutlass Bearing

[Opsguy1979]

Hi all,

I am looking to replace my Stern Gland and whilst at it the Cutlass Bearing on a Freeman 22. Just how difficult is this to do?

I am a bit of a novice at this kind of thing but feel if I don't have a go I am never going to learn.

Cheers Karl

 

[Tranona]

They are two different jobs and difficulty depends on the detail design. If the stuffing box is on a hose then remove the assembly complete, re-pack the stuffing box and replace the hose with the correct type. The cutless bearing needs to be removed from its housing - it might be in a pbracket or a beaing housing screwed onto the stern tube. They are a press fit, but usually there is also a gub screw that stops them from moving.

 

[MoodySabre]

Hi Karl - how goes it? Thought about you with the ash cloud and then the snow, guess you have been busy. Still got the boat then?

Have a look at these guides.

And these.

 

[Opsguy1979]

Thanks both. I will take a look at the links.

Roger I have sent you a PM

Cheers Karl