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$ 718.63
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The Vetus BL30/500 is a bronze stern tube designed for 30 mm propeller shafts and features a total length of 500 mm. It includes a rear-mounted cutlass bearing and a mounting flange for precise shaft alignment and smooth operation. The tube incorporates machined slots for quick and easy bearing replacement. Suitable for GRP or wooden hull vessels, this water-lubricated stern gear can be supplied with optional lubrication systems — either through a water scoop assembly or the engine’s raw water-cooling circuit.
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Vetus BL30/500 Bronze Stern Tube with Cutlass Bearing Ø 30 mm, Length 500 mm
The Vetus BL30/500 is a high-quality bronze stern tube engineered for propeller shafts with a diameter of 30 mm. This 500 mm long stern tube includes an aft-mounted cutlass bearing and an integrated mounting flange, providing secure installation, excellent shaft alignment, and efficient water-lubricated performance. It is suitable for both GRP and wooden vessels.
Product Overview
- Material: Marine-grade bronze
- Application: Water-lubricated stern gear for GRP or wooden hulls
- Mounting: Bronze flange with aft cutlass bearing
- Shaft compatibility: Ø 30 mm
- Total length: 500 mm
- Optional accessory: Inner flange (FLK series)
Technical Features
- Rear end fitted with an outer cutlass bearing and a mounting flange for stable shaft alignment.
- Precision-machined slots enable quick and easy cutlass bearing replacement.
- Supports two water-lubrication configurations:
- Option 1: Water scoop G 3/8 with ball valve, hose pillar, 1 m hose, and clamps (optional kit: WCAPS).
- Option 2: Connection to the main engine’s raw water-cooling circuit using kit ZWBKIT, including T-piece (18-10-18 mm), 3 m hose (Ø10 mm, DWHOSE10A), and 4 clamps.
- A propeller nut with an integrated zinc anode is available as an option.
- Compatible with VETUS inner mounting flange (FLK) for enhanced installation stability.
Technical Specifications
Parameter Specification Product Code BL30/500 Manufacturer Vetus Material Bronze Shaft Diameter Ø 30 mm Tube Length 500 mm Mounting Type External flange with aft cutlass bearing Water Lubrication Options Water scoop kit (WCAPS) or raw water-cooling circuit kit (ZWBKIT) H (mm) 110 Tread (mm) 60 F (mm) 90 Key (E) (mm) 88 D (mm) 30 B (mm) 500 J (mm) 43 G (mm) 8.5
The Vetus BL30/500 stern tube combines structural integrity, corrosion resistance, and ease of maintenance. Its water-lubricated system ensures minimal friction and wear, providing long-term performance and reliability in all marine conditions.
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