Propulsion Problem

[dmarsh0527]

Last night cruising up the river after having lobster at our favorite Lobster dock and the 85 horse Evinrude Outboard (old, I have a post pending to determine age) sounded like there was seaweed on the prop. I checked and the prop was clean. I put the motor down and started forward again and it still sounded like there was something on the prop. I backed off the throttle but I just kept losin propulsion until the motor would not move the boat. We were towed to a marina by a good samaritan and the boat now sits in my garage awaiting repairs. Any ideas as to what the problem might be would be appreciated.<br /><br />The Striped Bass are calling!<br /><br />Don Marsh<br />Woolwich Maine

 

[dmarsh0527]

Re: Propulsion Problem

The year of the motor is 1978.

 

[mrm]

Re: Propulsion Problem

A guess ?? you spun the hub.<br />MRM

 

[Solittle]

Re: Propulsion Problem

I have also had fishing line wrapped around the prop shaft do this.

 

[dmarsh0527]

Re: Propulsion Problem

No Fishing Line around the prop, I took the prop off and looked. How do I determine if I "spun the hub?" and how do I fix it if I did.<br /><br />Thanks<br />Don Marsh<br />Woolwich, Maine

 

[mrm]

Re: Propulsion Problem

From your description not 100% sure if this is your problem , just a maybe. A prop shop should be able to tell you more. I payed $30 to rehub, $70 to straighten, weld and balance a s.steel prop.<br /> MRM