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I posted a while ago asking for info/experiences with "flexible marine couplings.

If you go to Ebay today, item number 160063440110 you can see the exact units I speak off on the transmissions therein pictured.

??????? ring any bells?

guys, many thanks for the response. As you noted, you do not have the type I am refering to...but info and responses appreciated. I still hope to hear from someone that has these same units as mind. Again, these are brass, high quality and likely highdollar as well. I feel sure they are original equ...

Group: How about info and experience with these units? I have them on my 1966 Cavalier Seastrake 33 foot. Are they original equipment? Who has experience or comments about their pros and cons. Mine seem to work ok, are obviously high quality. These units are solid brass, have internal gear drive and...

Aha! now that the pix of the driveline have come up on my wierd computer, I can see that indeed the whole problem with the flexcouple and shaft removal from same, was terribly complicated by the lack of space and shaft length. Still, I seek comments from other that have Flexible Marine Couplings

Flexible Marine Couplings: Now there is another subject entirely! I have those on my 1966 33' Cavalier Seastrake...the one's pictured look similar, you must remove the boats and take the coupling apart in my experience, then squirt some PB Blaster liberally on the shaft connection after removing the...

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a Couple of points. In this month's WoodenBoat there is an article that mentions canvas cabintops. Says that the new 10oz duck available today is NOT suitable for these repairs. Some time in the last 20 years they have changed the compostition of this available cotton canvas and it is BAD. See this ...

Group: I have a 1966 33' CC Cavalier Seastrake, restored. Replaced orig 327's with 350's. Each has four barrel. I never run this boat above 3k rpm, NEVER. Don't think it wise and don't need to exceed the 15 to 16 knts this get me. Up on top nice and ok on the fuel consumption at 2800 average rpm. Th...