New hubs - Fletcher transcontinental

Bio Mech

Hello All

I got a Fletcher Bravo Arrowsport at the end of 2012 with a Transcontinental trailer which had just had new hubs on from Killen Marine.

I had it out about 4 times in fresh water at the end of 2012 but only once in early 2013 due to lack of time (baby).

I have finally gotten back to where I have some time for hobbies and intend to get out in August.

I am planning to change the hubs myself as a precaution but was wondering if you felt it was needed due to lack of salt exposure and very few hot/cold cycles due to lack of use.

I am going to do it anyway as I don't chance it but just out of interest. We had the bearings collapse on a faulty new hub (three months old and used 3 times) a few years back and its not an experience I would want to repeat (travelling very slowly thankfully).

I will be doing the usual engine bit like oil and impellor too and giving the boat a good powerwash. The hull is quite green, I could have sworn it was white when I bought it

fergal.b

The hubs a made of strong stuff and unless they have been damaged they can just be cleaned up, replacing the bearings should be all you need to do keeping the old set for emergencies.

Bio Mech

fergal.b wrote: »

The hubs a made of strong stuff and unless they have been damaged they can just be cleaned up, replacing the bearings should be all you need to do keeping the old set for emergencies.

Cheers Fergal, my father just suggested the same thing actually. Mentioned somewhere that does bearings of all sorts. Foxes? I think. Might go with that so and keep the extra euro for a thirsty 75hp.

fergal.b

There are some cheep bearings going around so it's worth spending the extra few quid getting good ones I use http://www.indespension.co.uk/ in North City Bus Pk Finglas if you bring your old bearing up to them they should be able to match it.




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Glenalla

Second Indespension, good to deal with and quality products.
Worth fitting Bearing Buddies if your hubs have to go into the water when launching and recovering, guys at Indespension will explain all about them, they are not dear and really do protect your bearings so no more wheels coming off as you drive down the road !!!!!!!!!!

Bio Mech

Thanks both. yes it indispension I always use for trailer parts. Its E Foxs my father mentioned. Bearing specialists apparently.