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The strut in photo #4 below carries the same size shaft and prop as in #3, both of which are in a 40' boat. But the #4 is double the thickness in both width and cross-sectional area, with a substantiallly wider base. There is no doubt that this strut will hold the shaft steady. Also notice that the length of the strut bore is double the length of that in photo #3. |
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