Mike-n-Jolie
New Member
Man,went out to SML for a long weekend,took the boat. Put it in the water,was running perfect(don't they all before they blow?). Running about 45 and felt like the motor was leaning out. Backed off the throttle and got a WICKED vibration. Pulled it back to idle and something went"clang" and that was the end of it. No movement forward or reverse,eng. output shaft was turning,temp guage started climbing. I looked really cool with my paddle on the bow trying to get back to shore. Got in touch with a great mechanic,he came and towed my boat,picked up my trailer,pulled the boat out of the water and tore down the drive in a couple hours. Pinion gears sheared. Now I'm waiting for a cost estimate. Oh the joy.:smt089 At least he thinks like I do-don't band aid it-go through it and overhaul it. Now its just a matter of seeing which option is best,overhaul or replace. Yay.