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Seems I can't catch a break

I had my Outboards gone thru before the season started and was told both lowers need to be overhauled. Seals were shot and Drive shafts were worn and needed replacing. Almost 6 grand later I got only 1 hour out of the boat , I was cruising at about 60 when the new port side Drive shaft cuppling I was told must have been faulty and it broke causing the upper driveshaft to smash my flywheel. They replaced the parts (merc waranteed the drive shaft only) but still cost me 1900 in labor and a new flywheel they would not cover. That was two and a half weeks out of service.
Take the boat out again after I am told everything is NEW & have not got 5 hours on the boat and on Fathers day weekend I was cruising and about 75 and I feel a loss of power, I throttle back and go to restart and I find I am suffering the same exact symptoms, port side will not engage.

Damn I am furious. Called the mechanic and with NO compassion I was told they mght fit me in after the 4th of July, ARGGGGGG !!!!

I can't get any play time in cause I break down damn near everytime I run. Sorry for the rant I am just pissed off on this beatifull Saturday starring at my broke boat !!!

Thats Sucks. Are still going to bring it up to LG for the Columbus day run? Your welcomed to launch here.

Try Ed Riley of ER Pro marine. 516-868-0621. He's worked on my skaters since 1992 and has always done a great job. Good luck! Sounds like mercury should pony up for the other repairs if the damage was caused by their faulty part!

something doesnt sound right, how did your drive shaft coupling come in contact with your flywheel.

I did'nt get that either ? :eek:

Call Diamond Marine in Ft Lauderdale, Joe and Marty are The Outboard Guru's ! 954-525-2600

Ed Riley is right in Freeport NY, was thinking he could get him back on the water quickly!

I have a guy in NH that will do it asap...he is working on our 28 powerplay with 300's...still teaches the merc school in new england. best around.

You need a new mechanic,sounds like you are getting stroked. :eek:

Damn man, I feel your pain. I have had a couple of long summers with my lowers also. So far so good, but what I did learn was to find another mechanic. Simple jobs such as replacing the seal kit was paid for, but never done. I would not had known had I not taken it to another mechanic. After that issue was fixed, I went through 2 propshafts and propellors in a really short period of time. Like was already mentioned, I would get someone else to look at the boat. I have spent a lot of time on the phone with Marty from Diamond Marine, they really know their stuff!