That's something I hadn't heard of but now that we are discussing this
problem it seem the industry has met the need.

Steve
s/v Good Intentions

"Lew Hodgett" wrote in message
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"Paul Baker" writes:

I have a 34' aluminum sailboat hull that was built some time in the
late 1970's but never finished until now. The stern tube is sch.80
aluminum pipe and was welded by the builder, my question is two fold,
first does any one know of a cutlass bearing to fit pipe approx 1.9".
And second the stern tube seems too be a bit oval, maybe (3/64"-1/32")
probably from welding. Any suggestions?

Make sure you get a cutlass with a non metallic outer shell.

I had to special order mine.

HTH

Lew