myrtlebcouple
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Wow, this must be a busy site.,,second time I am trying to post:
I need help with a 2005 Mercury 4 stroke outboard. I bought a new 2009 Tracker V-16 pro guide at our local Bass Pro Shop here in Myrtle Beach SC. I took a 2005 60 hp instead of the standard 40 hp package...it came with the same 5 year warranty, so I was ok with it.
We have about 45 hours on the boat/motor last year. No problems. I put the boat in our garage for the winter. In Jan, I added fuel addative. In early Feb, I ran the motor for 15 mins with a hose in the D.way. I changed the oil, and drained the lower casing oil. It had a little water in it, and it was a bit milky at first, thick, then seemed to thin out. I put in new Quicksiver gear casing (green, very liquid, unlike what came out) to the proper level.
Two weeks ago ( ate March of this year), I took the boat out for a run, for about an hour. Ran fine. A week later, I took the boat out for the day. Thank god I was close to the marina, as after an hour of running at 3/4 throttle, it seem to "slip". Meaning, it seemed like I pulled the throttle back, but the engine raced....no beeps, nothing. I ran it back to the Marina at almost idle speed. Any time I increased speed....it would "slip". Best example is like putting down the clutch of a manual transmission car while driving (I am not a boat expert!!).
I called the dealer. He said check the prop. I took it off and the rubber "grommet" seems fine, not twisted, pieces, etc. It seems fine. I checked the lower casing lube, it is green, no metal, no water, very fluid, just like when I added it a few weeks ago, full as it should be.
Do you guys have any suggestions? Also, very important question...it is under warranty. Do I have to take it to the same place I bought it? Asking as they told me it will take 2 weeks BEFORE they can even look at it. Can I take it to a certified Mercury dealer and have it fixed?
I bought a new boat so I would not have to deal with this. I know things happen. This boat is in better then dealer show room. Any help, suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Thanks, and sorry for the long post but I tried to give as much detail as possible!
Mike
I need help with a 2005 Mercury 4 stroke outboard. I bought a new 2009 Tracker V-16 pro guide at our local Bass Pro Shop here in Myrtle Beach SC. I took a 2005 60 hp instead of the standard 40 hp package...it came with the same 5 year warranty, so I was ok with it.
We have about 45 hours on the boat/motor last year. No problems. I put the boat in our garage for the winter. In Jan, I added fuel addative. In early Feb, I ran the motor for 15 mins with a hose in the D.way. I changed the oil, and drained the lower casing oil. It had a little water in it, and it was a bit milky at first, thick, then seemed to thin out. I put in new Quicksiver gear casing (green, very liquid, unlike what came out) to the proper level.
Two weeks ago ( ate March of this year), I took the boat out for a run, for about an hour. Ran fine. A week later, I took the boat out for the day. Thank god I was close to the marina, as after an hour of running at 3/4 throttle, it seem to "slip". Meaning, it seemed like I pulled the throttle back, but the engine raced....no beeps, nothing. I ran it back to the Marina at almost idle speed. Any time I increased speed....it would "slip". Best example is like putting down the clutch of a manual transmission car while driving (I am not a boat expert!!).
I called the dealer. He said check the prop. I took it off and the rubber "grommet" seems fine, not twisted, pieces, etc. It seems fine. I checked the lower casing lube, it is green, no metal, no water, very fluid, just like when I added it a few weeks ago, full as it should be.
Do you guys have any suggestions? Also, very important question...it is under warranty. Do I have to take it to the same place I bought it? Asking as they told me it will take 2 weeks BEFORE they can even look at it. Can I take it to a certified Mercury dealer and have it fixed?
I bought a new boat so I would not have to deal with this. I know things happen. This boat is in better then dealer show room. Any help, suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Thanks, and sorry for the long post but I tried to give as much detail as possible!
Mike