Hi Guys,
In august, 2018, I've bought my first (real) boat. After 2 months on a small rib with a 15hp Honda, it was time for something else. It's en 2012 Crownline 18ss with about 120 hours. We've enjoyed it for 7 or 8 Sundays until winter came in.
Yesterday I transported the boat to a boat service to have the carb cleaned, the stern oil, engine oil and impeller changed. This afternoon I received a call that my stern has died. But after 120 hours, is that possible. I was told there is much free play and a grinding noise from the vertical shaft.
Could you have a look at it and tell me if it is a dangerous situation to go out on the lake.
https://youtu.be/Ui8VWVUG2oI
Thank you very much.
Greetings from the Netherlands.
In august, 2018, I've bought my first (real) boat. After 2 months on a small rib with a 15hp Honda, it was time for something else. It's en 2012 Crownline 18ss with about 120 hours. We've enjoyed it for 7 or 8 Sundays until winter came in.
Yesterday I transported the boat to a boat service to have the carb cleaned, the stern oil, engine oil and impeller changed. This afternoon I received a call that my stern has died. But after 120 hours, is that possible. I was told there is much free play and a grinding noise from the vertical shaft.
Could you have a look at it and tell me if it is a dangerous situation to go out on the lake.
https://youtu.be/Ui8VWVUG2oI
Thank you very much.
Greetings from the Netherlands.