Hit underwater object now prop is shifted right. What. Now?

[Hrkdrivr]

KDmann,

Pics would definitely help.

The strut is the thing right in front of the prop; the prop shaft runs through it up into the bottom of the boat...pic below.

If this is visibly bent you need to bite the bullet and either get it fixed or buy a new one. I'm buying a new one. It's the "center of the universe" as someone said, and if it's not right, nothing will be right.

[Hrkdrivr]

As for whether or not the prop is damaged, it might be damaged enough to cause vibration without your being able to see it. You need to send it off to someone to be checked. If you hit something hard enough to bend the strut, you probably damaged the prop too. My prop was damaged beyond repair, but it was damaged symmetrically, if that makes sense, so that I couldn't really tell visually.

[petermegan]

Sorry, I can't help with how to get your photos up but definitely need some photos!!

[Kdmann64]

Ok prop is bent.
Strut looks to me to be bent toward the right and from under the boat the shaft looks like its touching log on the right. Very hardto turn prop. Time to start ordering parts?

[Jerseydave]

It's a bit harder to replace these parts on a V-drive if you're not familiar with the process.
Since it sounds like you need a prop, rudder, strut, propshaft, engine alignment and maybe more I would think your insurance would come into play and let an inboard shop repair it for you.

[Kdmann64]

Ok what the process for tear down?
Prop first left handed threads? Can I use an impact?
Then shaft or strut?
Can the strut be straightened or is it better to spend the $300. If I buy one does it come with the bearings inside or do ivy them separately? Also what size and kind of packing do I need?

[woobiedmd]

I agree with Dave. This happenned to me 2 summers ago. The price for shaft, prop, strut, cutlass bearing came out to about $1,300. My insurance deductable was $500. My boat ins premium hasn't gone up. The final bill from the repair shop was $2500. To me the only negative was the 2-3 week wait in the middle of the summer! Good luck. The mechanical ability isn't that hard but, this may be one for the professionals or a friend that you owe a couple of cases of beer!

[Kdmann64]

No Boat insurance, think I need the cases of beers.

[woobiedmd]

Sorry about that. As everyone said, you're probably looking at a new strut/bearing, shaft,prop, and packing. Skidm is great. I had already tore mine down with Vince's help over the telephone but, the parts were too much. I believe it was around $1,300. Call Skidm Monday and I know they can help you out. Good luck with your B.O.A.T.- Bring On Another Thousand!

[Kdmann64]

Status update: got prop off going to take it to a local shop tomorrow.
Got 8 bolts off the strut.
Working on shaft but it's not going well.
Behind back seat I took big nut off shaft, got two of the four bolts on the "coupler" off. Something happened with the other two, it's like they got cross threaded as th came off, they at stuck. Got hurt hand and mad had to walk away for a bit. Once I get those off what's next?
What do I do at the hill,of the boat? Where is,the packing? I see three screws a the hull around the shaft. From,under the boat, but what's inside the boat what do I do?
Please help