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Default The answer to aligning propellar shaft and drive/transmission shaft . . .


"Wilbur Hubbard" wrote:

Actually, inboard diesel boats that need meticulous shaft alignment
and countless hours to accomplish this alignment are an anachronism.

Isn't it about time yacht builders took a cue from automobile
manufacturers?

Why not use a universal joint instead of the dreaded flange set?

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All it takes is money,

Think AquaDrive.

Installed one over 30 years ago.

Lew




 
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