Strut And Bearing - Tayana -48 Owner's Manual

Strut and Bearing

The propeller shaft is support on the outside of hull by a strut.
The strut with water lubrication plastic bearing allows free
rotation of propeller shaft.
Seasonal Inspection of each strut should be made to ensure no
damage and strut bearing is not worn excessively.
The propellers installed on your boat are selected because their
diameter and pitch provide the optimum speed and performance
under average conditions of load. Propeller selection must be
based on upon the ability of the engine to turn the propeller and
achieve the manufacturer's recommended RPM at full throttle.
CAUTION!
Frequent inspection of the propeller is suggested, damage
to one or more of the blades, though slight, can be a source of
annoying vibration.
NOTE：
Variations from average loading, bottom condition
and engine condition could call for a propeller
change to achieve the performance desired.
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