WTB Skeg strut

[SirBudman32]

Just order it. I'll let you know.

[properchopper]

Octura Nose Piece, S/S. For use with 11/32" bore struts. 5/16" ID bore accepts OC8LTS sleeve bearings.

The SS nose piece accepts L/T bushings (OC8LTS) for .250 shafts. You running a .250 or .187 ?

[SirBudman32]

I'm running a .187 with 3/16 shaft. I figured I could take the lip off one of the reducers and but it in that way.

[properchopper]

I'm running a .187 with 3/16 shaft. I figured I could take the lip off one of the reducers and but it in that way.

You're taking the long way around the rosebush to re-invent the wheel.

[SirBudman32]

Whys that?

[SirBudman32]

Knock at the door, Boat is here. Let the build begin.

[SirBudman32]

Well here it is. I took a Octura 1/4 inch Skeg Strut and converted it to 3/16. I like Tony's way but thought there had to be a easier way. Octura makes and sell bearing reducers for doing what I needed. This is what I came up with, and i think it came out pretty good.
Pic of Strut , Nose piece and bearing reducers. First thing I had to do was take one of the reducers and remove the flange around it so it could be pressed into the nose for the front bearing. I then pressed in the rear reducer and then the front reducer fallowed by the nose piece. After that I put in the front bearing which was a little tricky but got it in there. I then put in the rear bearing and run them in a little with the flex and some oil to make sure everything run smooth.

[SirBudman32]

Rear reducer going in along with the front one.

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[SirBudman32]

Nose piece going in and done.

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[SirBudman32]

All together. The X on the side shows where the front bearing wound up setting.


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[properchopper]

Nice job ! Those bearing reducers work out nicely.

[SirBudman32]

Thanks Tony. Yes they work nice. Some times I even shock myself..