Sunday afternoon my boat overheated (97 VP 3.0 GS PLKD). Upon inspection my power steering belt had broke, so my circulating water pump was not functioning. I was able to get towed in, and trailered the boat home. I trimmed the drive all the way up, but the next morning the drive was all the way...
In Feb. I bought a 97 chris craft with an over heat problem. I have changed the impeller and thermostat, I have also resealed the lower gear case. With the thermostat removed the motor stays cool at idle, but heats up immediately under load. With the thermostat installed the boat heats up...