Got the upgrade kit from Gideon. Gideon has been one of the most educated and helpful people I have met in the industry. Have not done many hours and after 100 hours had to adjust the nut. It did not sit right the first time. Gideon gave me a lot of help even after almost a year of buying the kit and a faulty installation on my side. The kit is very well though and replaces all the items that were being worn fast. The kit comes with full instructions and every single item has a label. I had to reopen my gearbox, as the bottom tapper locks did not sit right. If you are doing the upgrade make sure that they do, as if they don't they will slowly move in and destroy your spacing.
This is very good, well done. I just clicked here to check out sail drivers, but will get this kit if I end up with a 40 or 50 Yanmar SD. A boat I'm looking at with Yanmar SD has indeed issues with the cone, although it will be replaced before sale by the dealer.
the video is useful but I have a comment about the oil seals. You suggest replacing the originals that have a single lip with others that have the double lip, ok for the double lip but I would suggest to always use those in Viton (FPM, brown color) and not in NBR (black color) as shown. In the marine and corrosive environment those fpm are more resistant
Got the upgrade kit from Gideon. Gideon has been one of the most educated and helpful people I have met in the industry. Have not done many hours and after 100 hours had to adjust the nut. It did not sit right the first time. Gideon gave me a lot of help even after almost a year of buying the kit and a faulty installation on my side.
The kit is very well though and replaces all the items that were being worn fast.
The kit comes with full instructions and every single item has a label. I had to reopen my gearbox, as the bottom tapper locks did not sit right. If you are doing the upgrade make sure that they do, as if they don't they will slowly move in and destroy your spacing.
3.5 years later and this upgrade is still performing great on both our SD50s. Thanks!
This is very good, well done. I just clicked here to check out sail drivers, but will get this kit if I end up with a 40 or 50 Yanmar SD. A boat I'm looking at with Yanmar SD has indeed issues with the cone, although it will be replaced before sale by the dealer.
That has to be the cleanest engine/engine bay on the planet!
Thank you Brett, great explanation.
You need the Yanmar SD50 to SD60 conversion kit.
Very detailed. Thanks
Great job explaining 👏 👍
the video is useful but I have a comment about the oil seals. You suggest replacing the originals that have a single lip with others that have the double lip, ok for the double lip but I would suggest to always use those in Viton (FPM, brown color) and not in NBR (black color) as shown. In the marine and corrosive environment those fpm are more resistant
Can you recommend where to source the seals you recommend?
@@sailracingacademy4179 I found them easily at this French supplier: www.etancheite.ebootik.net/accueil
Do you know if the double lip seals will fit an SD20 saildrive?
Useful - but would have been so much better if it was filmed in landscape.
Great advice/video but when on earth can you buy one
Very helpful thankyou
Howzit Brett. Where did you buy the kit and how much did it cost. Dankie, boet
Where I can buy this upgrade kits?
You can send us an email at saildrives@yahoo.com and tell us what you need, your address etc and we will send you the upgrade
wondering where you get the upgrade kit from
where can i buy this upgrade kit?
Can you tell us where to get the upgrade kit. Can you add a link?
Our email address saildrives@yahoo.com is covered/mentioned in the Video.
Have you seen my order?