Leak when Alpha One fully trimmed in trailer position?

[jdr999]

Hi Guys,

I snagged a crab pot which wrapped around my prop. I was able to get it off, but noticed a slick in the water after fully trimming my Alpha One using the trailer button.

I have no idea what it was, but something leaked both times I used to trailer button. It didn't seem to happen until the outdrive was fully trimmed -- or I just didn't notice it earlier...

Any idea what the usual culprits are?

Trim works fine.. Steering or lower unit oil possibly?

Thanks,
Joe

 

[BillK2632]

How much is leaking? Are you getting water leaking in the boat also? If so I would check the shift cable bellows, possible the pot tore it. It would tend to leak as the drive is trimmed, a small oil slick would be from grease washing off the shift roller harm. Other possibility is it damaged one of the trim hoses, in that case it would be a larger amount of oil. Worst case it damaged the drive housing and you are leaking gear lube. Your going to need to get the boat on a lift or trailer and inspect.

 

[jdr999]

I noticed roughly a 2' x 2' slick on both sides of the transom when using the trailer button. No idea if it's gas, oil, or hydraulic...

I don't see anything much inside the bilge..

Boat will be pulled next week for winter -- just wondering what to look out for....

 

[Bt Doctur]

trim connector block, leaking hose, leaking cylinder

 

[SloBurn]

+1. i have had similiar problem in the past, it was just a trim hose.

trim connector block, leaking hose, leaking cylinder

 

[AFD]

Why are you using the trailer button in the water? you aren't running the motor with the drive tucked all the way up are you?

 

[jdr999]

I had to clear a fouled prop -- unmarked crab trap...

 

[KHE]

What was the outcome on this issue?