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Cutlass bearings support propeller shafts, ensuring smooth, efficient operation for small boats. Exalto Bearings UK offers durable, precision-engineered bearings in brass, phenolic, GRP, and polyurethane linings, suitable for various marine environments. Learn about types, fitting, maintenance, and why Exalto's ISO-certified bearings are trusted worldwide for reliability and performance.

ZF saildrives offer reliable, efficient, and quiet propulsion for sailboats of all sizes. Engineered for optimal hydrodynamic performance, they reduce drag and improve fuel efficiency. Models like the SD10, SD12, and SD15 cater to engines ranging from 75 to 154 hp, making them ideal for everything from small sailboats to large catamarans. With corrosion-resistant materials, compact designs, and smooth hydraulic shifting, ZF saildrives are a trusted choice for sailors seeking durability and comfort. Contact us to find the perfect ZF saildrive!

TECNOSEAL Sacrificial anodes, made from zinc, aluminium, or magnesium alloys, are essential for cathodic protection systems, preventing corrosion in metal structures exposed to water or soil. Zinc is ideal for seawater and freshwater, aluminium offers high efficiency and long-term eco-friendly protection, and magnesium provides rapid protection in freshwater but corrodes quickly. Each material is suited to specific environments, ensuring optimal protection and reduced maintenance. These anodes are vital for safeguarding marine, industrial, and commercial structures against corrosion.

Jabsco’s bronze self-priming pumps are reliable for circulation, transfer, and cooling. They self-prime rapidly, handle pressures up to 2 bar (30 psi), and work well in both freshwater and saltwater applications.

Bennett Marine Trim Tabs the world leader in trim tab innovation, quality and service, providing trim tabs and hatch lifter systems to the world’s marine industry. Trim tabs improve the performance of your boat by adjusting the running angle of your vessel. Bennett trim tabs help reduce bow rise, get you on plane faster, correct listing, improve visibility, and increase efficiency.

Gustavson 2725E spares are no longer directly available. For the Headertank/heatexchanger we reconmend the Bowman FH220 as a replacement. For Oil cooling we can supply an integrated cooler similar to original, however this is an expensive solution. A alternative and more cost effective solution is to remote mount the Oil cooler. Finally if you don't use the engine above 1750RPM, discard the oil cooler to prevent condensation build up build-up of corrosive acid.

We often get told by owners that they find headertank water levels low when they do routine checks and despite then filling up, they again find the level low again the next day. ​To keep the headertank coolant at a good working level try fitting a coolant expansion tank. This guide provides a simple set-up.

Gearbox repair & servicing. Diagnose gearbox faults. Engine Servicies: Engine rebuild and restoration. Fuel injector and pump servicing and testing. Gas, arc, Mig & Tig welding fabrication.

Bowman heat exchangers are as renowned for their quality and reliability as they are for their excellent heat transfer performance, which is why they can be found in some of the most challenging industry applications worldwide. UK designed and manufactured to high quality standards, Lancing Marine has a long association with E.J Bowman. We carry extensive stocks of heat exchanger and related components.

If you notice your engine emitting blue smoke from the exhaust it could just be a sign your overfilling the sump for your particular engine configuration. Keeping oil topped up to the dipstick maximum may be causing excessive oil splash which then results in higher oil consumption and worrying exhaust blue smoke.

PRM Newage 125 Gearbox: Simple mechanical operation, lightweight, compact & rugged. The PRM125 gearbox is designed for use in pleasure craft where a simple lightweight transmission is required. The cone clutches for both ahead and astern are mechanically operated and require no adjustment. The gearbox is purpose built to operate with standard rotation engines.

Shaft Lok is an innovative solution designed to securely lock the propeller during sailing, eliminating noise caused by a spinning prop and shaft. By preventing the propeller from freewheeling, Shaft Lok reduces heat buildup in the transmission, minimizes wear on drivetrain components, and ensures quieter, more efficient sailing experiences over time.

Latch release cylinder for 80-91 series sterndrives has not been available for many years To release the latch in order to allow the power lift to work, we suggest drilling a little hole in one of the forks of the latch, attaching a thin cord to it and running it to a convenient point above waterline where you can pull it to release the latch. When removing the failed cylinder and hose, the distribution block will need to be plugged with a 3/8" UNF plug.