On Fri, 29 Apr 2005 12:37:29 GMT, "Tom" wrote:

I just had the 20 hour check done, I have only had the boat out once since..
One thing they did during the check was switch the prop out to keep the
rpm's in the right range.. When I hear the noise is sounds as though
something is skipping off a gear! I also noted it seemed to shift in to
reverse very hard. Thanks Tom

I would suggest you get it back to the dealer - you may have gear case
problems or a spacer missing on the prop. I suspect the gear case
more than the prop - in particular with the shifting problem.

On the other hand, are you hearing the thud when you are shifting or
underway? If it's during shifting, then it's a simple adjustment
problem. If it's underway, then there is more than
adjustment/alignment problems.

In either case, get a paper trail started on the warranty work. It
may prove invaluable in the future.

Let us know what they find out.

Later,

Tom