Canal Drive 5

An alternative to traditional stern tube and shaft seal arrangements.

This kit offers a propulsion drive-train system.

1. A weld-in steel tube of 120mm OD is fixed into the swim end in position of the shaft centre.
2. Inside this thick wall steel tube is a bronze bearing carrier and thrust bearings that holds the prop shaft and shaft seals all in one. The heavy duty bearings take care of all the axial and radial loads of the propeller and motor, reducing the noise of the drive system and improving performance.
3. On the inboard end of this unit an adapter flange is fixed followed by the propulsion motor.

This assembly provides an extremely compact stern gear and propulsion system. On average this assembly is 75% shorter than a traditional stern tube assembly and diesel engine.

Not like the traditional greaser type shaft seal, which cumulatively pumps tones of harmful grease into the waterways every year from all the boats still using them.

The robust construction and twin lip seals mean the maintenance of these units are very little.

Should servicing be needed, seals and bearings are held in stock and can be renewed. (though this is not expected for at least 5 years+).