prop shaft exit on E38-200

[trenton]

Noticed what appears to be a plug around hole as prop shaft exits the hull. It is an area about 3" wide and 6" long. Is this a standard plug area at exit tube or is this maybe some type of patch? the crack around this is very straight so not a random cracking --- any thoughts?
thanks
Trenton

 

[Christian Williams]

A photo would help.

 

[trenton]

Christian, have phone that I can take photo with, how do I post it?
tw

 

[Christian Williams]

Use a desktop computer if possible, forum has trouble with mobile: http://www.ericsonyachts.org/infoexchange/showthread.php?12998-Adding-Photos-to-a-Forum-Message

I don't have a photo of the shaft exit, but here's what inside looks like:

 

[trenton]

Picture of exterior of shaft exit (on bottom of hull). We hope we attached the pic correctly. Trenton

 

[Christian Williams]

Shaft logs have to be installed, one way or another, and those lines suggest the outline of the installation.

How's it look inside? Needs a look by a boatyard if you have doubts, or it wobbles or seems insecure. But maybe no problem....

Here are some typical shaft logs:

 

[trenton]

thanks Christian - that was it, and it was the joint at the installation that was showing. Will grind out and re fiberglass so all is well
thanks again
Trenton