{"product_id":"duramax-boss-johnson-naval-brass-cutless-bearing-1-1-2-dia-x-2-o-d-x-6-l-915-boss","title":"Duramax BOSS Johnson Naval Brass Cutless Bearing – 1-1\/2\" Shaft x 2\" OD x 6\"L","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDuramax BOSS Johnson Naval Brass Cutless Bearing — 1-1\/2\" Shaft, 2\" OD, 6\" Long\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Johnson Cutless® Bearing is the marine industry's trusted standard for water-lubricated shaft support. This BOSS model is sized for 1-1\/2\" diameter shafts and features a precision-machined naval brass outer shell bonded to oil- and chemical-resistant nitrile rubber. Water flows through the fluted rubber bore to continuously lubricate and cool the bearing, eliminating the need for grease and reducing long-term maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBest Use Cases\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrut-mounted shaft support on inboard powerboats and sailboats with 1-1\/2\" propeller shafts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStern tube installations requiring a 2\" OD housing bore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRudder-stock and pintle bushing applications where water lubrication is preferred\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepower or refit projects upgrading worn or corroded shaft bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShaft diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1-1\/2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOuter diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShell material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Naval brass — machined and polished for easy press-fit installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBore material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nitrile rubber — oil- and chemical-resistant, securely bonded to shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLubrication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water-lubricated via fluted rubber bore — no grease required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compatible with strut, stern tube, rudder-stock, and pintle applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eParts Desk Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe BOSS is the go-to cutless bearing for mid-size inboard boats running 1-1\/2\" shafts — one of the most common shaft sizes in the 25–40 ft powerboat and sailboat range. The 6\" length provides excellent shaft support and is well-suited to longer strut barrels or stern tube installations. Naval brass shells press in cleanly and hold alignment better than rubber-only designs. If you're sizing down, also consider the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/11131400781860\"\u003eDuramax BITE (1-1\/4\" x 2\" OD x 5\"L)\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/11131400716324\"\u003eDuramax BIRD (1-1\/4\" x 1-3\/4\" OD x 5\"L)\u003c\/a\u003e for smaller shaft applications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LNS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51233038336036,"sku":"915-BOSS","price":355.06,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/images_aaa0616d-f233-43bd-b52d-62a748a1af52.jpg?v=1786211622","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/duramax-boss-johnson-naval-brass-cutless-bearing-1-1-2-dia-x-2-o-d-x-6-l-915-boss","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}