Vibration after running aground

1132MM

1132MM

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Aug 1, 2010
184
Wantagh, NY
Boat Info
2004 Sea Ray 280 Sundancer
Engines
Twin 4.3 Liter Mercruiser w/Alpha One Gen 2 Drives
Ran aground yesterday on my 2004 280 Sundancer in about 2’ of water. Went outside the buoys. After BoatsUS towed us off, I noticed a slight vibration. I checked the starboard prop, no damage. I was unable to check the port prop because the outdrive wouldn’t raise. Has anyone experienced a similar problem or have any ideas?
 
Got a bathing suit?

Jump in the water or haul it out to check the port prop.

Did the outdrive raise/lower before running aground?
 
I don't want to Jinx you. But a friend of mine with the same boat did the same thing you did three weeks ago. He tried to get up on plane and heard a loud bang. And he blew his drive. Its getting repaired and should be back in the water this week.
Hopefully its just your prop.

Good Luck
 
1132, your insurance on the boat would likely cover the damage including rebalancing props, fixing drives, fixing the drive that won't raise, etc.

I'd give your company or agent a call. Many of us have been there with the "running aqround" problem.
 
The saying is.... There are 2 kinds of boaters. Those who have run aground and those waiting to run aground.
 
Gofirstclass said:
1132, your insurance on the boat would likely cover the damage including rebalancing props, fixing drives, fixing the drive that won't raise, etc.

I'd give your company or agent a call. Many of us have been there with the "running aqround" problem.
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Thanks! I will have to call and ask the agent.
 
dan313 said:
I don't want to Jinx you. But a friend of mine with the same boat did the same thing you did three weeks ago. He tried to get up on plane and heard a loud bang. And he blew his drive. Its getting repaired and should be back in the water this week.
Hopefully its just your prop.

Good Luck
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Thank you!
 
Most vibration issues are bent blades, bent shafts
But knowingly straying outside the bouys might make it hard to claim
 
Should be able to at least isolate to one side by spinning only one prop at a time.
 
After 40 years... I am still waiting.... Damn high water on the Great Lakes :)
 
Sorry for the late response. I hauled the boat a couple of weeks ago. The vibration could be one of two things, or both that I discovered. I cracked the skeg off the starboard outdrive, and noticed the gimbal ring is loose on that same drive. I can push the from side to side about 2-3 inches. So either the gimbal ring is worn out or the upper gimbal bolt is striped out.
 
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