What is a Gimbal Bearing and Why Does It Matter?
If you've spent any time poking around the back of a boat with an I/O motor, you've probably heard someone ask, "what is a gimbal bearing?" and wondered if it's something you should actually worry about. To put it simply, if you own a boat with a sterndrive—like a Mercruiser or a Volvo Penta—this little component is basically the unsung hero that keeps your engine's power actually reaching the propeller while allowing you to steer and tilt the drive. ...