Oops........ I hit a Log

[Dreads0518]

In a 300ft wide river I some how found a 15-20ft log (just under the surface of the water). It brought my boat to a halt, and bent the heck outta my prop. I got it started again after a few trys, and was able to idle back to the ramp (about an hour trip) and get it on the trailer. I checked the bent prop, but I also found this black sluge coming from the exhaust port.




When I got home, I flushed the, motor and everything went normal.
I know the prop gotta be replaced.

Is there anything I should be looking for?
Any Tips? Any Advice

[boats.net]

Check the prop shaft to see if bent. Check gearcase oil for water.
It appears to be running too rich possible carbs flooded or fuel pump diaphram ruptured.

[Dreads0518]

Thanks for your reply...
It really helped tremendously.

When I was trying to come back to the ramp, I tried to go faster and it would start, then bog down like it was clogging out. so I decided to idle in. The fuel pump diaphragm will be checked.

I didnt think I was running it rich, cause I always put a bit less oil in the mix. But, Ive only owned this boat for about 6wks. And Ive only used just over one tank full (15gal)

Thanks again!!

[99yam40]

I believe he was talking about the fuel air mixture being rich not the amount of oil in fuel