I have a 200 Hp four stroke, 2002 with 1700 hours. Yesterday, without any warning signs, vibration, etc., the crankshaft stripped out from the drive shaft. The drive shaft looks perfect. The motor has been meticulously kept and still bears original paint on the skeg. It occurred just after backing off the trailer and placing the engine in clutch ahead to pull to the dock. What happened? This is a costly repair as to the entire crank shaft must be replaced.
Al Smythe
Al Smythe
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