Selidster
Senior Member
- Joined
- Mar 21, 2018
- Messages
- 106
- Location
- USA
- Vessel Name
- Lemonade
- Vessel Make
- Kadey Krogen 42 - 016
We have been stuck in Georgetown Exuma for two months finding a manifold for our Lehman 120. Once I found one it was a month in shipping and customs. Its installed and we are very ready to head back to Florid. We were getting ready for a test ride and heard a rubbing thump sound once we put it in gear. Forward and reverse. I can turn the prop shaft easily by hand. The shaft does not look bent. I'm not a diver so getting the bottom cleaned during lockdown hasn't been an option. I cant get the stuffing box to drip so I believe the cooling water intakes for the shaft are plugged with growth. My question, Has anyone cleaned the intakes and the cutlass bearing in the water? And advice on how? We really need to get out of Georgetown before Hurricane season and the Gods are not helping. Thank you for any advice.
Scott
M/V Lemonade
KK42-016
Scott
M/V Lemonade
KK42-016