gbolton
New Member
I took my boat in for Winterization, Oil Change, Impeller replacement, and an Engine alignment check last week. I just bought this boat this year and wanted to have it all checked out. I immediately got a call that same day saying my Gimbel ring was worn and needed to be replaced. The cost $1600. Ouch!!!! I did go back to the mechanic and he did show me the problem. The square fitting on top of the gimbel ring was rounded out and there was a lot of play when you moved the outdrive back and forth.
What causes the gimbel ring to wear out? I would like to know so this doesnt happen again.
The mechanic also stated that my impeller only had three of the eight pieces. Really glad I had this replaced. Question: What happened with the five missing pieces of the impeller?
Where do those pieces get stuck at or do they get flushed out?
Now I know why they told me the other definition of B.O.A.T. (Break Out Another Thousand)
Well, at least next year, my boat should be good to go.. (Hopefully)
What causes the gimbel ring to wear out? I would like to know so this doesnt happen again.
The mechanic also stated that my impeller only had three of the eight pieces. Really glad I had this replaced. Question: What happened with the five missing pieces of the impeller?
Where do those pieces get stuck at or do they get flushed out?
Now I know why they told me the other definition of B.O.A.T. (Break Out Another Thousand)
Well, at least next year, my boat should be good to go.. (Hopefully)