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38' Commander Shaft Dimensions

October 26 2006 at 12:18 PM

Paul (no login)

Response to Shaft drawings

Hi Steve, I was cautioned about making shafts in advance, based upon a dimension I may receive from someone, and therefore I took the advice. The shop made my new shafts to the exact size of the old ones, and although 80" seems to ring a bell, I will measure the old ones for you and post it here for the record. I think there was some consistancy in the manufacturing process at CC, and I'm sure they didn't make up custom shaft lengths for each boat.

Check back on this link, give me a day or two, and I'll post the exact dimension of those shafts.

Regards, Paul

FXA 38 3004 R
1966 38 Express
427 power

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UPDATE:

As promised, actual measurements were taken. (See the referenced link below)

Note the cautions about this fitting my boat, and not necessarily all Commanders of similar length or age!

http://www.network54.com/Forum/424840/message/1162148080

This message has been edited by FEfinaticP on Oct 29, 2006 2:05 PM

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