finchturf
New Member
I'll preface this by saying that I'm moving up from a twin I/O 280 - so the rudder system and v-drive system are both new to me! I picked up my new to me boat today and noticed the following things when bringing her home...
--steering felt very tough - especially at speed / was ok in slow manuevers. No funny noise, no visible leaks. I did not check the reservoir on the helm - has this been an issue?
--there was a slight oil stain under the transmission on the port engine. I wiped it off - it is right at the seam between 2 parts of the case? Boat has 220 hours on it - well maintained. My initial thought is perhaps this is from over-filling or spilling from the fill? Do these things leak?
--sea strainer on starboard engine - that little black plastic plug towards the bottom is leaking. I'm assuming this is not a major issue!? Couple drips.
Overall - boat is awesome. Bought it through local dealer - was broker boat from NH. I would never do that again. Had it surveyed in NH - I was there. These issues did not show themselves then. Figures. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!
--steering felt very tough - especially at speed / was ok in slow manuevers. No funny noise, no visible leaks. I did not check the reservoir on the helm - has this been an issue?
--there was a slight oil stain under the transmission on the port engine. I wiped it off - it is right at the seam between 2 parts of the case? Boat has 220 hours on it - well maintained. My initial thought is perhaps this is from over-filling or spilling from the fill? Do these things leak?
--sea strainer on starboard engine - that little black plastic plug towards the bottom is leaking. I'm assuming this is not a major issue!? Couple drips.
Overall - boat is awesome. Bought it through local dealer - was broker boat from NH. I would never do that again. Had it surveyed in NH - I was there. These issues did not show themselves then. Figures. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!