Where to get prop shaft shorten?

Larry Austin · Post by **Larry Austin** » Dec 6th, '01, 10:22

Can anybody recommend a place in Connecticut that can shorten my prop shaft? I am installing a drivesaver disk and want to get the shaft shorten the same thickness as the disk.

Thank You.

Larry Austin
CD30MKII
LAYLA

laustin@us.ibm.com

D. Stump, Hanalei · Post by **D. Stump, Hanalei** » Dec 6th, '01, 11:04

Captain Austin,

I would think that any machine shop could tackle this job. If they have a lathe, they could do it. I would not look for a "MARINE" machine shop, that will cost you a fortune. I'd look in the yellow pages. FWIW......

Dave Stump

Ken Coit · Post by **Ken Coit** » Dec 6th, '01, 11:29

If you feel like doing it yourself, my experience with angle grinders with cut off blades leads me to believe you can cut it and, if need be, grind it square enough. Alternatively, most metal shops or suppliers ought to be able to cut it with a bandsaw-like device.

Keep on sailing,

Ken

Larry Austin wrote: Can anybody recommend a place in Connecticut that can shorten my prop shaft? I am installing a drivesaver disk and want to get the shaft shorten the same thickness as the disk.

Thank You.

Larry Austin
CD30MKII
LAYLA

parfait@nc.rr.com

Michael Heintz · Post by **Michael Heintz** » Dec 6th, '01, 11:49

Larry,

I have a friend who owns a machine shop here in Norwalk.

Give me a buzz if your interested.

Michael

Mzenith@aol.com

Don Carr · Post by **Don Carr** » Dec 6th, '01, 12:37

Try Dennis of 'SlingShot'

carrds@us.ibm.com

John MacArthur · Post by **John MacArthur** » Dec 7th, '01, 06:11

I'm curious where you found a drivesaver that fits under the V-drive(or does the MKII not have a v-drive?). I looked long and hard for one earlier this summer.

Larry Austin wrote: Can anybody recommend a place in Connecticut that can shorten my prop shaft? I am installing a drivesaver disk and want to get the shaft shorten the same thickness as the disk.

Thank You.

Larry Austin
CD30MKII
LAYLA

jmac@laplaza.org

Larry Austin · Post by **Larry Austin** » Dec 7th, '01, 18:40

If you are looking for a drivesaver, Defender has just about every size in stock.

Larry Austin
CD30MKII
LAYLA

laustin@us.ibm.com

Larry Austin · Post by **Larry Austin** » Dec 7th, '01, 18:49

on that. ( FYI my e-mail is on the "fritz" ) I won't be doing anything with my boat for a few days,, helping a friend remove his engine and rebuild in his garage,,,,some ojt!!

Larry Austin
CD30MKII
LAYLA

laustin@us.ibm.com

frank · Post by **frank** » Dec 7th, '01, 21:14

D. Stump, Hanalei wrote: Captain Austin,

I would think that any machine shop could tackle this job. If they have a lathe, they could do it. I would not look for a "MARINE" machine shop, that will cost you a fortune. I'd look in the yellow pages. FWIW......

Dave Stump

Not only do you have to shorten the shaft, you most likley will have to re-machine the keyway. I used to deal with a wonderful machine shop in ESSEX (THE MACHINE SHOP AT ESSEX or ESSEX MACHINE. They have moved to New London under the I-95 Bridge. The owner, John Johnson, also owns the yacht club property and the ships chandlery in ESSEX so they will be easy to find. Good Luck!

ccmlake@msn.com

Michael Heintz · Post by **Michael Heintz** » Dec 8th, '01, 11:47

Larry,

Let me know, the machine shop I know of is a former landlord, a real nice guy, and runs a prscsion shop. He is also a boater so he some experence.

Would love to see what your doing to Layla in regards to stuffing box.

Call me or e-mail.

Michael

mzenith@aol.com

The Cape Dory Board

Where to get prop shaft shorten?

Where to get prop shaft shorten?

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Try Dennis Dawid's Machine Shop in Milford

Re: Where to get prop shaft shorten?

CD30MKII does not have a "v" drive,,,

Thank Michael, I may take you up,,,

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Re: Thank Michael, I may take you up,,,