Shaft Log - Aluminum

Aluminum Shaft log, All AmSkiers and many other ski boats fiberglass these shaft logs into the hull bottom. The replacement logs are pre-drilled to eliminate the need for fiberglassing back into the hull.

Carefully cut out the old log with a cut off wheel or die grinder along the outer edge of the old log being carefull NOT to cut into the hull bottom laminates, then remove and sand the remaining surface smooth and flat. Lay the replacement log on the hull bottom, checking for flatness, sand as needed to acheive a flat surface. Carefully check to see if there is enough hull bottom to drill, if so carefully position and drill the holes into the hull bottom, from the underside carefull countersink the holes for the bolts. You will need #10 stainless machine screws with countersunk heads, and 3M5200 caulk for the seal.

Base Dimensions: 3 3/16" wide x 8 1/2" long   uses 1 3/4" hose for shaft stuffing box

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