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"WaIIy" wrote in message
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On Tue, 23 Dec 2003 14:48:32 -0500, "John Welsh"
wrote:

Thanks much..Can this diagnosis process be done while she is up on blocks
for the winter??


Absolutely. Your boat needs to be out of the water.

Actually, I believe it is normally recommend you check engine to prop shaft
alignment while in the water as apparently many boats change somewhat on the
hard and return to normal when put back in the water.
--
Ken Heaton & Anne Tobin
Cape Breton Island, Canada
kenheaton AT syd DOT eastlink DOT ca


Just make sure you trust in the mechanic(s) who check your boat out.

The vibration might not be anything, but for probably less than a
thousand dollars you will know for sure and have piece of mind.

The real test will be after you get it back in the water, but if your
props are ok, your shafts are straight, your struts not bent and your
engines are aligned, you should be in good shape.

There are people here who know a whole lot more about it than I do and
hopefully, will chime in.

While they are doing all that, you might want to invest in some dripless
seals if you don't already have them.

I purchased the PSS seals from these folks and love the seals.

http://www.pyiinc.com/