WT&^%$# I need help quick

[Bill Hutchison]

Ok I was cleaning the boat and to my supprise I find that the Anti -ventilation plate is cracked and bent I'm in shock cause I know I did not hit anything to do this that I'm aware of.

Now the question is does anyone in VA know where I can get this fixed quickly I need it by the 17th by the look of it seem that the who lower pice would need replaced.

HELP !!!

 

[Berry Lindley]

I don't think this is a big deal. You should be able to get this welded and touched up just fine.

I would get it fixed though.

 

[Scott Hammer TOXIC]

As long as it doesn't go into the LU, you shouldn't have a problem with it. It does need to go to Tracker/Mercury as a warranty item because there is no way you can crack that plate without major impact and it would most certainly show other damage. I wonder what would cause this?



TOXIC

 

[Carlos Hathcock III]

Dude that sucks!!



If you need a boat let me know.,......but you may never go back HAHAHA



Check with Swifts propeller, he also does boat repair and does merc stuff.....

 

[Bill Hamilton]

CIII - NO Way! We will take my 896 before we lower our standards! LOL Besides, Hutch as a Nitro shirt and hat so we have to stick with Nitro. Sorry you can't make the James but now maybe we can beat you this time! Ha ha

 

[Carlos Hathcock III]

HAHA Got ya Bill!!!! good luck dude!!!!!

 

[JP Heintzman]

Either a road hazard or some bozo got you while in a parking lot somewhere and took off without saying something.............

 

[TritonGlenn]

I'm not sure where your location is ... but I noticed you are in VA - If you can get to Bay Propeller in Chesapeake - ask for Max - I'm sure he can fix you up in time for your tournament.



All the best,

Glenn

 

[Carlos Hathcock III]

Glenn, I think he lives a bit out from us then that...closer to Hammer I think.

 

[TritonGlenn]

Oh. Well... if he can't find someone else... it may be worth the trip. Heck, he can drop it off and I'll meet up with him and take him fishing while Max is fixing it.



All the best,

Glenn

 

[William H. (Bill) Barham]

That can be fixed by someone good and who knows Tig Welding. But if it's still under Mercury warranty, wouldn't doing that cancel it Hutch? I think I might try to go ahead and borrow another boat unless Mercury can do something before the 17th. Damn shame about that and good luck with whatever you decide..



Uncle Billy

 

[Pat Goff]

It's an insurance claim.



You came down on a stump or something and did your damage. You don't necessarily have to feel it to break it.



It's not that big a deal, I ran one like that for a year before I got around to fixing it.

 

[Bill Hutchison]

Thanks Carlos for the offer but like Bill said we will stick to Nitros LOL. I'm going to call around and see what I can get done if if Pat G. is correct I might try it out this weekend and see what happens the just fix it after the 17th. Glenn I live in Front Royal it would be a 2 hour trip down there but if thats what it would take I'll do it.

Thanks of all the advice.



Hutch

 

[mike mcmenamin]

Hutch:

Is the boat stored outside? I had the same thing happen to my engine. I found out that the kids in the neighborhood were standing on the cavitation plate and bouncing up and down on it till it fractured.I took the boat to a metal fabrication business and they fixed it in about 45 minutes. I scuffed the lower unit with sand paper and used etching primer for the area welded. I used Mercury black paint my friend had and it looks like nothing ever happened to it.



Mike

 

[Bill Hutchison]

it's out side but I live in no mans land and someone would not make it to the boat past the dogs LOL

 

[William H. (Bill) Barham]

it's out side but I live in no mans land and someone would not make it to the boat past the dogs LOL

BWAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!!! That's why I have dogs too....



Uncle Billy

 

[Bill Hamilton]

Unca Billy - His three dogs weigh WELL over 400 pounds. I wouldn't want to mess with them or even ONE of them. Two shepherds and a Bernard. I couldn't afford to feed them! LOL

 

[Bill Hutchison]

Costco 100lbs + of food a month LOL but I don't have to lock my doors they my get one but the other 3 will get them LOL