Spare Parts for Older Beneteau 323

[bobmerrill]

I have a 2005 Beneteau 323. I need to refit my rudder and I need at least the upper and lower rudder shaft bearings plus the retaining and spacing rings. I have tried to use the Beneteau "contact dealer" webpage, but to no avail.

What is the best source of spares for older Beneteau boats?

Does anyone know if the parts for an Oceanis 323 would fit the older Beneteau 323?

What are my alternatives? The boat is moored in Puerto Rico, where there are no Beneteau dealers.

Thanks.

[coopec43]

Originally Posted by bobmerrill

I have a 2005 Beneteau 323. I need to refit my rudder and I need at least the upper and lower rudder shaft bearings plus the retaining and spacing rings. I have tried to use the Beneteau "contact dealer" webpage, but to no avail.

What is the best source of spares for older Beneteau boats?

Does anyone know if the parts for an Oceanis 323 would fit the older Beneteau 323?

What are my alternatives? The boat is moored in Puerto Rico, where there are no Beneteau dealers.

Thanks.

I can't imagine why any yacht construction company would manufacture their own bearings. They would use "off the shelf" parts so it would not be necessary to deal with Beneteau? Maybe it is a SKF bearing?

There's a whole lot of Beneteau Owners Forums online. Why don't you get their advice?



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