Hi all,
On the weekend, I was travelling at around 35 knots on an open lake with of Sydney, Australia when I lost all propulsion. Very calm waters, no one else in the lake, great day to be out. I have a 2004 215 Bayliner Classic.
The engine revs well, can shift into forward and reverse without problems but there is simply no propulsion from the revs to the propeller. It may as well be in neutral in either forward or reverse gears.
There was no loud or audible noise heard when this happened and the engine idles just fine.
I've noticed there is no oil in the gear oil monitor tank today and will drain the lower unit tomorrow to check if for some reason there is no oil in there too. I hope there is. I've bought new oil, seals and oil pump to change the oil.
Could having no oil in the lower unit cause the lack of propulsion? Where could the leak have happened while driving?
What else could it be?
Many thanks for you kind words and support if you have anything to share that might help.
On the weekend, I was travelling at around 35 knots on an open lake with of Sydney, Australia when I lost all propulsion. Very calm waters, no one else in the lake, great day to be out. I have a 2004 215 Bayliner Classic.
The engine revs well, can shift into forward and reverse without problems but there is simply no propulsion from the revs to the propeller. It may as well be in neutral in either forward or reverse gears.
There was no loud or audible noise heard when this happened and the engine idles just fine.
I've noticed there is no oil in the gear oil monitor tank today and will drain the lower unit tomorrow to check if for some reason there is no oil in there too. I hope there is. I've bought new oil, seals and oil pump to change the oil.
Could having no oil in the lower unit cause the lack of propulsion? Where could the leak have happened while driving?
What else could it be?
Many thanks for you kind words and support if you have anything to share that might help.