SW 26
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Propeller shaft with 3 blade propeller, and shiny new shaft anode, just in front of the P bracket (which is meant to stop the propeller shaft whipping around while turning.


This photo shows both a folding propeller and how weed and barnacle like the area - make sure you remove weed regularaly or you will slow dramatially under motor and some under sail.


A saildrive comes out directly under the engine, and is built to match exctly the engine inquestion. On the plus side it allows much more space where the propeller shaft goes on the other system. Gearbox, engine and drive all match exactly. It also removes a danger of leaking at the stern gland. But it is made of aluminium and there are often electrolosys problems and faults tend to need professonal repairing. Cost is also higher.

 
Exhaust system. note the small tube going into the top of the system. This is part of the anti-syphon system, designed to stop the engine filling up with water when it does not fire while turning over.

Saildrive side view
 
Bukh 10 LME. Note large flywheel and unusual engine mounts

Sealed stern gland, which needs no greasing once installed. I think this is the Volvo stern gland. The stern gland is a system of seals and bearings that allow a propeller shaft to turn while going through the bottom of the boat, yet stop water frm coming in.
 
Extractor for Cutlass Bearing. Graeme (Penny Red, see post in Seawolf section - cutlass bearing removal tool) has a completed version if you want to borrow, or follow this link to make your own.