Custom Propeller Shafts
Propeller Shafts, Rudder Shafts, Shaft Tubes
R.E. Thomas Marine Hardware offers custom propeller shafts and rudder shafts. We also make custom shaft tubes (aka, stern tubes, shaft logs) out of fiberglass, bronze, or stainless steel. We take great pride in our close relationships with some of the finest boat builders in Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and beyond.
Our experienced staff takes great pride in ensuring your needs are met whether you’re a high-volume boat builder, boat service yard, independent marine mechanic, or do it yourselfer.
We maintain an inventory of new AQ-22 stainless steel shafts ranging from 7/8” to 3 ½” helping to ensure you get the best value and quickest delivery possible, metric and custom shaft sizes are also available by special order.
Give us a call today at 207-422-6532 to discuss your project!
Custom Propeller Shaft and Rudder Shaft Services
In addition to new propeller shafts and rudder shafts, we’re also a full service marine machine shop proudly offering the following services:
Shaft Straightening:
Do you have a bent propeller shaft? R.E. Thomas may be able to repair or refurbish your existing propeller shaft with our shaft straightening equipment. Give us a call or swing by our shop and we’ll do what we can to fix your propeller shaft.
Shaft Cutting/Shaft Shortening:
Need to shorten a propeller shaft? R.E. Thomas specializes in shortening propeller shafts and rudder shafts and can offer same day service in many cases.
Shaft Tapering:
R.E. Thomas offers both single and double tapering of marine propeller shafts. We’re also a leading provider of split and tapered couplings including our own double-tapered couplings that promote a truer and more reliable shaft alignment.
Shaft Keying/Re-Keying:
R.E. Thomas is your one stop shop for propeller shaft repair and maintenance. We can re-key your propeller shaft to your exact specifications.
Shaft Inspections:
Trying to track down an unusual vibration in your boat? It could be your shaft bearings, but it may also be that your shaft is warped or bent. R.E. Thomas offers shaft inspection services with our precision shaft inspection equipment.
Marine Shaft Tubes:
R.E. Thomas maintains an extensive inventory of propeller shaft tubes for new construction boats, boat restoration projects, and marine engine repowers. We’re also one of the largest retailers of Duramax Cutless Bearings on the East Coast and can configure a shaft tube to your exact specifications. We specialize in fiberglass shaft tubes, bronze shaft tubes, and stainless steal shaft tubes.
Marine Running Gear:
R.E. Thomas proudly manufactures the safest and most reliable marine running gear on the market and is your complete source for shaft seals, stuffing boxes, rudder ports, stern bearings, skeg bearings, and shaft bearings. Not familiar with R.E. Thomas Marine Hardware’s line of heavy duty marine running gear? Have a look around our website, stop by our shop, or give us a call today.
Shaft Delivery:
R.E. Thomas’s company vehicles routinely make shaft deliveries up and down the Maine Coast (and beyond). Let us deliver the shaft and save you time and money from having to do it yourself. Need something in a hurry? Let us know and we’ll do what we can to expedite the delivery. Our logistics team can also coordinate freight delivery of shafts throughout the country. We’ve even shipped a complete shaft assembly to Neveda!
It’s no surprise that other propeller shops and marine shaft companies contact us when they need help fulfilling a customer’s request. Let us put our years of experience and well-earned reputation to work for you