Silver century Long shaft

sparky · Post by **sparky** » Mon Jun 22, 2009 4:38 pm

Hi I have a 1980 silver century long shaft.
Is it possible to raise this higher if need be. I.E. use a collar
Thanks

Vic · Post by **Vic** » Mon Jun 22, 2009 5:23 pm

According to my original parts book the depth adjusting collar is "Not suitable for heavy duty models, i.e. SILVER and CENTURY PLUS long shaft fixed and clutch drive"

sparky · Post by **sparky** » Mon Jun 22, 2009 5:30 pm

ok Thanks vic

albert · Post by **albert** » Mon Jun 22, 2009 7:51 pm

Isn't the book referring to the Century PLUS and the Silver Century PLUS? Both have a heavier drive tube (thicker) than used on the normal centuries and Silver Centuries. The adjusting collar will not fit the pluses but I think they fit the (silver) centuries as good as the 40s.(?)

Vic · Post by **Vic** » Mon Jun 22, 2009 9:16 pm

Its not totally clear in the book but I am sure you are right it means Century Plus and Silver Century Plus.

Edited: getting muddled up between two posts

sparky · Post by **sparky** » Mon Jun 22, 2009 9:36 pm

If it helps Mines ESCL

Vic · Post by **Vic** » Mon Jun 22, 2009 10:04 pm

Getting in a muddle

So thats a Silver Century (non plus)
A depth adjusting collar should fit that then. They fit a driveshaft tube diameter of 1 1/8" Just checked. I have one that I had on my 40+ at one time.

sparky · Post by **sparky** » Mon Jun 22, 2009 10:08 pm

I'll check that tomorrow then. Cheers Vic

sparky · Post by **sparky** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 10:14 pm

measured my driveshaft tube today and it is 1 1/8 diameter.

Robin Anderson · Post by **Robin Anderson** » Mon Jun 29, 2009 11:52 pm

I have the Seagull collar on a 40 Plus and it is great for that. Not suitable for anything heavier in my opinion however and that is actually stated in the original "Makers Methods" leaflet. The collar is just two halves of a nylon type bush with through bolts and I don't think it would survive for long holding up the weight of a Long Shaft Century. Better to through-bolt a block of hardwood to the transom to get the right height.

Robin

Hugz · Post by **Hugz** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 6:17 am

Robin Anderson wrote: Better to through-bolt a block of hardwood to the transom to get the right height. Robin

What! Drill extra holes in a boat??? Surly you jest.

Rather use a U bolt with a bit of leather packing to protect chrome.

Hugo.

niander · Post by **niander** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 9:31 am

Thats if you have any chrome left!

Robin Anderson · Post by **Robin Anderson** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 8:37 pm

A boat is just a boat - drill away! The Seagull is a living pulsating creature which needs to be nurtured, fed and well perched.
I have seen two G claps and a block used to perch a Forty Plus on but again I think the weight of a biggy deserves getting the drill out. The splash and squawk of a Gull liberating herself from the transom would be spectacular but short lived.
Robin

Hugz · Post by **Hugz** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 11:13 pm

Robin Anderson wrote:A boat is just a boat - drill away!

GASP!!