On my C&C 41, it was not necessary to drop the rudder.
The yard removed the cutless bearing 1st with their special bearing press tool.
Once the bearing was removed, there was enough slop to slide the 1 1/8 inch
shaft past the rudder for easy removal.
I replaced both the shaft and the bearing.
Don Wagner
C&C 41 CB
Der Baron
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