SO36i Cutlass Bearing

[no3l]

Hi All,

I need to replace the cutlass bearing on my SO36i: I intend to use a standard Jeanneau replacement which I understand is a "soft" rubber part.

Does the shaft have to be removed to do the work?

I would appreciate any inputs or comments from anyone who has done the replacement.

Thanks in advance
Noel

[sitara]

This has been covered in previous threads on cutlass bearing replacement. The cutlass bearing on my new SO36i is a rubber unit held in place with two nylon grub screws. On my old SO 29.2 I replaced the cutlass bearing (it appears identical to the bearing on the 36i). Process was to remove the prop, needed a prop puller to get it off, then undid the two grub screws and then using the rubber flange on the cutlass bearing I was able to wriggle it out of the P-bracket and slide it off the shaft. The new one slid in easily, grub screws replaced. In all about half an hours work - a very pleasant surprise as I was imagining all sorts of problems.
Good luck and let us know how you get on.

[ianqv]

Hi Noel,

Have a look at this thread: jeanneau.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=2017

You might pick up a couple of handy tips - esp realigning once the boat has been relaunched.

ATB

Ian