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The Goodrich Cutless bearing consists of a metal sleeve, lined with rubber, grooved longitudinally for the passage of the lubri- cating water. Radically new in principle, this Soft Rubber bearing outlasts all other types, frequently by ten to one. And all through its long life it protects the driving shaft from sand scoring. Investigate the economtes in upkeep effected by this yAN the tugs cast off, and her pro- pellers take hold, do you hear an ominous rumble? As she picks up speed, does the vibration grow into a steady pounding? You’re aboard a craft that will soon be headed for dry- dock. Bearings cut...shafts scored... heavy repair bills just ahead! If the craft is yours, you can end these untimely bearing renewals... you can make the next job of shaft relining, the last one for a long time. Adopt this new bearing of Soft Rubber that long outlasts hard-sur- faced bearings—often, indeed, by as much as ten to one. Sound in principle Rubber sturdily resists wear. As a tire tread it stands up under terrific strain, while metal skid chains are ground through in a few hundred miles. Stern view §.S. ““Naushon” one of several vessels equipped by New England Steamship Com- pany with Goodrich Cutless bear- ings...the soft rubber bearings available for both strut and stern for craft of every size and type. 10 MARINE REVIEW—May, 1931