Bad news: You might have bent the driveshaft (from the powerhead to the lower unit). :x Good news: Sometimes they can be straightened - find someone who does inboard shaft work. You may not have to buy a new driveshaft. Also, could be you damaged a bearing in the lower unit. You can check for a bent prop shaft if you have a dial indicator, but you can pretty much count on the lower unit coming off and some parts being replaced. Hope this helps - sorry you caught a prop shark.
When I hit the concrete boat ramp that came out of nowhere , I thought I had bent my driveshaft as well. I was informed that if you have insurance on your boat, the damage caused by submerged object collisions is covered, less your deductible. Might be worth looking into if you have insurance :pl: .
Quote from: "Badonquasport196"When I hit the concrete boat ramp that came out of nowhere , I thought I had bent my driveshaft as well. I was informed that if you have insurance on your boat, the damage caused by submerged object collisions is covered, less your deductible. Might be worth looking into if you have insurance :pl: .What was the damage caused?
The driveshaft is directly connected to the powerhead and turns anytime the engine is running. The forward and reverse gears are in the lower unit, and the shifter rod moves them back and forth to engage the gears. In neutral, the driveshaft is still turning, but neither gear is engaged.
