Recent content by TMcG

Just talked with the mechanic and he quoated $1300 for the repair. That's a new shaft and new seals. He can't tell if the needle bearing needs to be replaced until the shaft is out. I'm not seeing how I have much of a choice. I don't want to end up replacing the entire lower unit next season...

I took my 23' in for annual service and winterizing a few days ago. I got a call from the shop today saying that my prop shaft is bent. It is 8 thousanths of an inch out of whack and apparently 5 thousanths is the tolerance. The prop has only a few minor nicks in it, none that would make me...

Hi there. I just joined up to get some good info on some projects I have planned on my 2000 23' Overnighter. I live in Anacortes, WA. I mainly cruise around the San Juans and occasional lakes, maybe Chelan this summer. It has the 7.4 liter, so I make really good time between fuel docks...