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.