OSE Strut for Spartan - Dual lead teflon bearings and oil fitting.

[Spartan]

yes

Steve, do bearings go on each end or the flex cable just goes through n floats on those bushings?

[Steven Vaccaro]

There are two octura lead teflon bushings

[Spartan]

There are two octura lead teflon bushings

Ok... Then I guess that means no bearings on the ends. Just put cable through n lube the fittin that's it..

[Steven Vaccaro]

Ok... Then I guess that means no bearings on the ends. Just put cable through n lube the fittin that's it..

If you mean ball bearings, no. Only a very particular person should ever use ball bearings in water. the upkeep needed to keep them from disintegrating rather fast is just not worth the little gained.

[Spartan]

If you mean ball bearings, no. Only a very particular person should ever use ball bearings in water. the upkeep needed to keep them from disintegrating rather fast is just not worth the little gained.

Alright thanks... Cool.. no bearings just strut n cable through it n lubricate the fitting... Makes for not havin to take out that cable all the darn time.

[Spartanator]

Sorry I have not replied... But I would still take the shaft out and grease it for better performance... I have not had a chance to use my OSE cable yet due to faulty ESC...

[Spartanator]

Steven, do you think you would ever sell a hydrodynamic model? Basically tapered where it's close to the transom?

[Lorraine Vaccaro]

Steven, do you think you would ever sell a hydrodynamic model? Basically tapered where it's close to the transom?

Do you find that area is dragging in the water? are you getting a splash from there?

[Spartanator]

Uh oh! The Momma Vaccaro is here! Lol, just playing. I have no true evidence of it dragging, I just question how efficient the strut is at that part. Don't take it as "bad mouthing" or anything like that but I am just looking to make the Spartan efficient.

[Steven Vaccaro]

Uh oh! The Momma Vaccaro is here! Lol, just playing. I have no true evidence of it dragging, I just question how efficient the strut is at that part. Don't take it as "bad mouthing" or anything like that but I am just looking to make the Spartan efficient.

no offense taken. I always look for constructive criticism. I havent seen that as an issue. maybe one of the gopro guys can stick his camera on that spot and see whats going on there.

[Spartanator]

no offense taken. I always look for constructive criticism. I havent seen that as an issue. maybe one of the gopro guys can stick his camera on that spot and see whats going on there.

Glad. I only got the idea because I have seen other struts that were tapered, even half tapered. Maybe I can just take a bit off with the mill. I think the GoPro idea is excellent, I am tempted to buy one... To be realistic nobody really tries to run there Spartan on edge anymore, at least I don't hear bout' it but I just don't know how much of the strut is "dragging".