Thanks for the input guys. The welder doing the work has been welding around here for more than 30 years, has a good reputation, and came highly...
A few more photos. For reference, the shaft log tube is approx 5 inches in diameter.
Rain away! The only time to get things right is right now. I'm not sure I follow you on the "tube looks short forward" part though. Are you...
Wow! Amazing those props even turned with that kind of damage! Glad you got everything resolved thought. Were there bronze set screws in the...
Update... Generators have to be removed for the welder to do his thing. Port generator has been moved and old shaft log has been cut out. New...
This was a BUYERS survey. Both the hull surveyor and mechanical surveyor missed this obvious issue. There was a laundry list of other items that...
Thanks for the input guys. I appreciate hearing your experience. I will be meeting with the welder tomorrow and I'll post updates as new...
Pulling the shafts yesterday revealed severe corrosion and deterioration of the shaft logs. Anybody have recommendations on 1.) proper repair...
