twarner4574
Seaman Apprentice
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- Jul 17, 2013
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Hi all. I have a question about my out drive. I am new to boating, and I have a 23 ft Wellcraft Nova 23. Motor is a MerCruiser 260 (5.7L). When I lift my out drive while docked or moored, my boat begins to vibrate significantly and make loud rumbling noises. Same thing happens when I turn the wheel hard left or hard right. Any thoughts on this? I'm not sure what out drive I have. Could this be related to the hydraulics? Seems pretty weird that all this happens when I'm not yet under way. While I am under way at a moderate to fast speed, I don't seem to hear it. However, I can't hear much over the engine while we're cruising anyway. Power steering belt feels/looks tight. Pulley wobbles a wee bit, but it does not appear to be significant. I had though that I might have air in the lines, but resiviour is full. ??? Please help!!