Is it possible to put bearing on pursuit prop shaft?

[boilo56]

Hi, I was asking myself: can i put the prop shaft on bearing, in order to reduce friction on the drive assembly? What do you think?

[785boats]

Yes.
I've seen them for 1/4" shafts & struts. I have a 4mm shaft & strut with bearings. So someone will have them for 3/16 shafts & struts. They are needle roller bearings. You'll just have to do some searching.

[kfxguy]

I would not use a needle roller bearing. They are good for the rpms a gas engine turns but not electric. I'm using ball bearings in all of my struts. The part number is r156. Do a search on eBay. I use the sealed type. You will need a lathe to bore the strut and use no less than 4 bearings stacked. I use 5 or 6.

[785boats]

There ya go.
Part number & everything.
Cheers

[boilo56]

Thanks, but you mentionned ''strut'', my Pursuit has a stigner. Will it work on this?

[785boats]

Jeff Wholt sells a strut with 3/16 bearings in it.

http://rcraceboat.com/Storestrut.html

[boilo56]

Jeff Wholt sells a strut with 3/16 bearings in it.
http://rcraceboat.com/Storestrut.html

My boat have an ajustable stignerIMG_20150503_154809.jpgCan i do the mod anyway?