A cutless bearing (oftentimes spelled “cutlass”) supports your propeller shaft where it exits the hull through the strut or stern tube. Cutless bearings keep the shaft centered in place, reduce vibration, and use water for lubrication and cooling of the propeller shaft. Choosing the correct cutless bearing is of the utmost importance – the wrong […]
When purchasing a new marine propeller, it is important to know what propeller pitch and diameter would best suit your boat. With this guide, you will learn not only what boat propeller pitch and diameter are, but how they affect your boat’s performance. What is Boat Propeller Pitch? The propeller pitch is the distance […]
As you approach winter, you may be hauling your boat out of the water, and this is the best time to make sure you have all your winter boat maintenance bases covered. If this is the case, to fill the void of those summer weekends when you’d be out boating, you can now work on […]
Note: If looking to purchase a Tides Marine Shaft Seal, we have the entire catalog for sale, here: Tides Marine Shaft Seals. For more information on the products, see below. For more than 25 years now, the South Florida-based Tides Marine has been solving one of the most common boating problems around – stopping leaky shaft […]
Note: If you’re looking for Raymarine Evolution Autopilot Systems for Sale, both for Power and Sail Boats, we carry the complete line here: Raymarine Autopilot Systems For Sale Having to maintain control of your boat at all times can grow tiring, especially if in rainy or foggy weather. That’s when the comfort of a warm, dry cabin can […]
