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Shipyard Services
Worn cutlass bearings don’t fix themselves. Left in place, they cause vibration, noise, shaft wear, seal damage, and premature drivetrain failures — often misdiagnosed until the damage is done. Miami Marine provides cutlass bearing replacement in Miami, handled correctly the first time, not patched or rushed. Typical service life runs five to eight years.
Typically five to eight years, depending on use and conditions. We assess wear and shaft play to confirm whether replacement is due.
Excessive shaft movement, vibration under load, rumbling or knocking noises, premature seal failures, or uneven wear — often after a grounding or impact.
When the root cause is addressed, yes. Replacing the bearing without checking alignment and shaft condition guarantees repeat problems — so we verify all three.
"They've dropped everything multiple times to fix last-minute mechanical emergencies on my 66 Azimut and 51 Leopard — even on holidays. Rare integrity in the yachting industry."
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captains.