American Skier shaft, strut,& coupler

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   I have a friend, no really, who needs a shaft, strut, and coupler for a really nice American Skier he picked up late last year. Would it be worth going aftermarket with a double taper shaft? Is there a replacement strut available? Can the coupler be used on a double taper?  
This project can't be a bank breaker. And advice would be appreciated. 

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john b Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: July-06-2011 Location: lake Sweeny Status: Offline Points: 3241	Post Options Post Reply Quote john b Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: American Skier shaft, strut,& coupler Posted: August-02-2013 at 10:54pm
	I have a friend, no really, who needs a shaft, strut, and coupler for a really nice American Skier he picked up late last year. Would it be worth going aftermarket with a double taper shaft? Is there a replacement strut available? Can the coupler be used on a double taper? This project can't be a bank breaker. And advice would be appreciated.
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SNobsessed Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: October-21-2007 Location: IA Status: Offline Points: 7102	Post Options Post Reply Quote SNobsessed Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: August-02-2013 at 11:10pm
	Thee guys have everything you need. Struts Don't forget to buy new cutlass bearings too. Is the strut too bent to have straightened? The double taper shaft has a tapered coupler, you can't reuse the old coupler.
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Towbosssupreme Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: August-28-2009 Location: Mullins S.C. Status: Offline Points: 102	Post Options Post Reply Quote Towbosssupreme Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: August-03-2013 at 12:22am
	On my 78 Correct Craft American Skier I dropped over $1,500 in parts (no labor) to repair the log strike damage to the prop / shaft / coupler / strut / rudder / shaft log / fiberglass work / PSS upgrade / etc. etc. I would do the double taper if you can . I didn't and wish that I would have . There is no cheep fix to the underside of an inboard ski boat .
	Tow Boss Supreme 71 Separator(sold) 70 Barracuda ,80 S.N ,88 Barefoot Nautique 78 American Skier 78 Martinique 77 Fish.N 67 Skylark 69 Baracuda 70 S.N. 73 Mustang,65 Century Coronado H.T 70 Century Corona

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