MEDIC151
07-06-2006, 11:14 PM
Well, I was out about 2 weeks ago in the brand new XLV in 30 ft of water and hit a stump. I don't really classify it as a stump since I've never seen a stump 30 ft tall, but none the less. I was slowing to a stop in neutral and hit it at about 8 mph right on the strut. I jumped in immediately and checked underneath but couldn't see any obvious damage to the prop, rudder or shaft. Took it to the dealer yesterday and the strut was bent as well as the shaft. Prop looks good so that is a rebalance issue. No glass damage and still waiting to see if there is any v-drive damage.
I am supposed to be leaving for vacation on the 11th for 10 days at Ouachita, but that appears to be delayed. The estimate without teardown was 1800.00. Had my outback ls 4 years and never had any damage. Just thought I would vent.
On another note, my goofy twin brother decided to buy a Super Air Nautique today, so at least I'm not out of transportation on the lake. Tried to talk him into a Moomba but some people you just can't reach!
Medic
I am supposed to be leaving for vacation on the 11th for 10 days at Ouachita, but that appears to be delayed. The estimate without teardown was 1800.00. Had my outback ls 4 years and never had any damage. Just thought I would vent.
On another note, my goofy twin brother decided to buy a Super Air Nautique today, so at least I'm not out of transportation on the lake. Tried to talk him into a Moomba but some people you just can't reach!
Medic