OHfishing
Petty Officer 2nd Class
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- Apr 28, 2006
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Ok , not sure if these to issues are related. let me briefly explain.
2 seasons ago I want to look at a boat in the water. The bilge was dry , NO water was in boat anywhere.
I bought the boat and had it winterized and brought it home. The following spring I launched the boat and brought it to the dock. Immediatly noticed a small amount of water in the bilge. Not enough to kick pumps on but still a little water. The water did appear to have some oil in it but this could be from the bilge floor. not alot of oil just a haze.
Fished all season never had a problem, took the boat in for winter service and the invoice has a note
" gear oil milky"
I do know my daughter had caught some fishing line on the prop early in the season
The last trip out with the boat I had almost a dozen people on the boat and went for a ride. I did notice the boat was acting a little funny. felt like the RPM in the engine was there but the torque in the outdrive wasnt. I figured this was due to so much weight aboard. It runs and idled fine but when I throttled I did feel something.
So my boat is supposed to hit the dock may 1st and I must address these issues. Any hint of whats wrong?
Thanks to anyone who helps me
2 seasons ago I want to look at a boat in the water. The bilge was dry , NO water was in boat anywhere.
I bought the boat and had it winterized and brought it home. The following spring I launched the boat and brought it to the dock. Immediatly noticed a small amount of water in the bilge. Not enough to kick pumps on but still a little water. The water did appear to have some oil in it but this could be from the bilge floor. not alot of oil just a haze.
Fished all season never had a problem, took the boat in for winter service and the invoice has a note
" gear oil milky"
I do know my daughter had caught some fishing line on the prop early in the season
The last trip out with the boat I had almost a dozen people on the boat and went for a ride. I did notice the boat was acting a little funny. felt like the RPM in the engine was there but the torque in the outdrive wasnt. I figured this was due to so much weight aboard. It runs and idled fine but when I throttled I did feel something.
So my boat is supposed to hit the dock may 1st and I must address these issues. Any hint of whats wrong?
Thanks to anyone who helps me
