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madman
07-29-2007, 06:18 PM
Not sure where to begin......

So I will let the pictures do the talking.

Axle
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g293/madman1313_photos/IMG_5390.jpg

Where the tire ended
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g293/madman1313_photos/IMG_5392.jpg

Lug nuts still Attached
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g293/madman1313_photos/IMG_5408.jpg

Hub still on tire
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g293/madman1313_photos/IMG_5410.jpg

And where does this get me
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g293/madman1313_photos/IMG_5400.jpg

Tire takes out the Wakeplate
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g293/madman1313_photos/IMG_5416.jpg

It was just to bad I had the whole family going to the lake to see what the boat can actually do as I have just finished the break-in.

Mark
Dano
07-29-2007, 07:34 PM
Not a good way to start out... I don't see a drop of lubricant on there - no grease, oil or anything. I'm wondering if the bearings disintegrated, leaving nothing to hold the hub on.
Pike
07-30-2007, 02:13 AM
So sorry this happened to ya.....I hope your dealer takes care of you...and boatmate
Buttafewcoe
07-30-2007, 06:28 AM
A classic no lube on the bearings wot looks like to me
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MEDIC151
07-30-2007, 09:36 AM
How old is the boat and trailler? I assume new since you stated that you just finished the break in. My last boat had a bad set of axles and one failed. My dealer replaced all 4 since boatmate knew of the issue. Hope you get the same treatment. Bad way to start/end a day.

Medic
madman
07-30-2007, 10:04 AM
This is a brand new boat and trailer.
As for no lube I think it burnt away as there is some burn marks on hub.
I talked to the dealer yesterday, Had the trailer towed to there shop and we will go from there. I think all will work out.
I will keep you informed

Mark
Yellowmobius
07-30-2007, 10:11 AM
OUCH!
Sorry this happened, no worse way to ruin what would have been a GREAT day!

I hope this all works out for you, I ma sure it will!
Buttafewcoe
07-30-2007, 10:19 AM
roasted lube should look like carbon build up.
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JoeTechie
07-30-2007, 10:37 AM
:shock:

WOW!

no words... well - "thousands of them" in the pictures.

Keep the faith - Boatmate, SC, and dealer should step up here. This should not happen to a boat this new.


For the rest of us - CHECK THOSE OIL BATH HUBS.

-J
Buttafewcoe
07-30-2007, 12:31 PM
I changed oil in mine a few weeks ago, 50wt. No leaks and still full
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