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The Great Godsea:
i just picked up a 1980 323. we're looking it over for issues and we think the shaft and strut look like they're a little off center, which we assume means "bent". however, from the conversation here, i'm hoping that this is "as designed". is the shaft/strut for this boat intended to not line up exactly down the middle of the bottom of the boat? thanks for any insight. MG

Dolce_Vita:

--- Quote from: WinkMouse on May 07, 2013, 04:49:53 PM ---i just picked up a 1980 323. we're looking it over for issues and we think the shaft and strut look like they're a little off center, which we assume means "bent". however, from the conversation here, i'm hoping that this is "as designed". is the shaft/strut for this boat intended to not line up exactly down the middle of the bottom of the boat? thanks for any insight. MG

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First, congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to the forum!  May your 323 give you many years of happy sailing!  What hull number did you purchase?

As for the shaft & strut, fear not!  It's exactly as designed.
The reason for the offset angle is the full skeg.  There would be no way to remove or reinstall the shaft from the outside if it were lined up down the center, even with the rudder removed.  You would have to remove the motor and take it out from the inside!  Fortunately, this is not the case.

The Great Godsea:
Thank you very much. Our hull number is 265. she's getting (hopefully) moved up to our new marina in Jersey City NJ today. knowing that the shaft is offset is such a relief. i really appreciate that information. NOW, all we have to do is give this volvo penta a good tuning/overhaul, scrape and paint the hull, fix a slightly damaged (Sandy) Port side rub rail, step and rig the mast, check the electrical system, all the pumps and wires and lights, add some new nav equipment, and... we'll be at sea in NO TIME!

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