That Didn't Take Long To Get Damaged

[Helian]

2 hours ago, Cal said:

Blimey. They must have been going pretty quickly yo cause that much damage!!

He was, and that was just swinging to port, in the basin!

[ExSurveyor]

An update,

7 months later and the repairs are still not completed.

The boat is out of the water and the engine is in bits in the workshop.

I had them relaunch it at the end of November as they were still waiting for casing parts, as it turned out the steering had gone very notchy so it was pulled out again for further checks.

Eventually, the yard found the time to check the steering issue and thought the steering drive shaft (?) in the lower case was damaged.

After 10 hours of labour they eventually managed to open the case and prepare a final report and estimate, thankfully the insurers have accepted it and approved the work. Final cost, nearly £4500.

The cost of an new replacement, fitted, is 9k.

The engine is 2013 but has had very little, freshwater only use. It would have been criminal to chuck it away as it ran really well, and expensive for me to replace.

I live in hope that it might be back in use by the end of the month

Since I got the boat in September last year I have had 2 hours use, fingers crossed I will get some use this year.

[Helian]

12 hours ago, ExSurveyor said:

An update,

7 months later and the repairs are still not completed.

The boat is out of the water and the engine is in bits in the workshop.

I had them relaunch it at the end of November as they were still waiting for casing parts, as it turned out the steering had gone very notchy so it was pulled out again for further checks.

Eventually, the yard found the time to check the steering issue and thought the steering drive shaft (?) in the lower case was damaged.

After 10 hours of labour they eventually managed to open the case and prepare a final report and estimate, thankfully the insurers have accepted it and approved the work. Final cost, nearly £4500.

The cost of an new replacement, fitted, is 9k.

The engine is 2013 but has had very little, freshwater only use. It would have been criminal to chuck it away as it ran really well, and expensive for me to replace.

I live in hope that it might be back in use by the end of the month

Since I got the boat in September last year I have had 2 hours use, fingers crossed I will get some use this year.

Funnily enough only yesterday I was recalling that event and wondering what happened. Hope you soon get it sorted. 

[ExSurveyor]

Update…

Allegedly the work is now completed and the boat has been launched,

I will inspect the work and check the outboard is running properly with a quick trip up river before I pass the invoice to the 3rd party insurers for payment.

After being out of commission for 8 months and a bill for £4500 it had better be flawless.

Haven Knox Johnson have been outstanding and I am not even insured with them, that may change.

[Smoggy]

£4500!!!! I thought it was just an outboard cowl?

[ExSurveyor]

17 minutes ago, Smoggy said:

£4500!!!! I thought it was just an outboard cowl?

Thats what it started as then the steering was stiff, after many hours trying to dismantle the bottom half they found damage, labour was 2.5k, the cowl alone was £650. Then they add on recovery and launching.

Meanwhile I have been paying £1400 a year for a mooring for a boat I couldn't use.

It's been an interesting process.

[Ray]

Hope it's all perfect now and you can enjoy her 👍

[Andrewcook]

I have wondered if your  Outboard Engine was all sorted out as it is nearly ready for you to enjoy leisurely Booting Trip outing once again very soon Is this Outboard Engine  English make ? 

[ExSurveyor]

It is a mariner. American I believe.

[TheQ]

Mariner are owned  /  made by Mercury who are owned by the Brunswick Corporation of Wisconsin in the USA..

The last British Outboard manufacturer was Seagull, who died in 1996, Sheridan marine, now own the make and can supply parts  . https://www.britishseagull.com/

 

 

[Smoggy]

I seem to recall some of the mariners being made in belgium at some time, and possibly a link to yamaha on the smaller 4 strokes. (I may have imagined the last bit)

I had a tohatsu that looked remarkably like yamaha under the cowl.

[CambridgeCabby]

Question?

if your car is hit by a 3rd party and you are unable to use it , why is not the same with your boat ?

You have been denied use of your boat through no fault of your own , surely you should be entitled to recompense ?

[ExSurveyor]

Pleased to report I now have use of the Shetland, all works completed and tested.

[Guest]

Sorry to hear about your long delay in being able to use the boat but it is good news you finally have a positive outcome.

Enjoy 

[Popeye]

On 23/06/2022 at 13:35, TheQ said:

Mariner are owned  /  made by Mercury who are owned by the Brunswick Corporation of Wisconsin in the USA..

The last British Outboard manufacturer was Seagull, who died in 1996, Sheridan marine, now own the make and can supply parts  . https://www.britishseagull.com/

 

 

Parts can also be obtained from Saving Old Seagulls in East Essex if anybody is interested in buying spares for Seagulls. E mail  john@saving-old-seagulls.co.uk. John is much cheaper than Sheridans and keeps most of the spares needed. A visit to the Saving Old Seagulls website is rather interesting too.