paulswagelock
Well-Known Member
So this is the second season for the boat and motor. Last year I changed the lower unit oil after its maiden year at 75 hours. There were a few streaks of cloudy but overall blueish green. Just drained it after the second season. Looked like water at the beginning followed by brown oil the rest of the drain. I filled it back up for now but obviously needs to go to the shop. Fresh water boat. Around the prop is spotless, no marks or fishing line. Never a sheen in the water at my slip.
Any thoughts on what went bad? is it an easy fix? Would it be warranty work? Should I be concerned with the lower unit gears now?
Not a great finish to an otherwise nice season. I have had IO boats for 30 years and never had a lower unit leak. First outboard and leaking close to new.....
Any thoughts on what went bad? is it an easy fix? Would it be warranty work? Should I be concerned with the lower unit gears now?
Not a great finish to an otherwise nice season. I have had IO boats for 30 years and never had a lower unit leak. First outboard and leaking close to new.....