RMK818
Veteran Member
- Joined
- Sep 7, 2021
- Messages
- 29
- Vessel Name
- Fleur de Lis
- Vessel Make
- 1979 California Marshal 42
My 1973 California Trawler (42LRC) had a rear shaft leak on the port velvet drive. The mechanic stated that the entire transmission would have to be replaced/rebuilt. 6K dollars later he stated that the shaft had to be aligned and the motor was adjusted to bring the rear up almost 8 inches and over 2. When the transmission was removed, they pulled the shaft back away from the transmission and left it hanging there without support for 2 months. A couple of questions:
1) was the price for the repair a little excessive?
2) is it standard practice to not support the shaft with the transmission out of the boat?
3) would lack of support cause the shaft to dip in the rear (the prop end) because of weight/pivot point and the thus need the adjustment?
The boat ran fine prior to the leak.
Thank you in advance for your responses.
1) was the price for the repair a little excessive?
2) is it standard practice to not support the shaft with the transmission out of the boat?
3) would lack of support cause the shaft to dip in the rear (the prop end) because of weight/pivot point and the thus need the adjustment?
The boat ran fine prior to the leak.
Thank you in advance for your responses.