Stern Bearings - Our industry leading SSB Series stern bearing housings are featured as OEM equipment by many of the world's finest boat builders. Robust housings fitted with Duramax (Johnson) Cutless® Bearings ensure years of trouble free operation whether in today's higher horsepower commercial vessels or in a vintage wooden sailboat. Compatible with our exclusive RS Series rope shields (shown at left). OVAL FLANGE REGULAR FLANGE