[Argo]

That is what the adjuster told me. The final verdict is that my oil pump went down and my sensor that would alert me to that fact went out at the same time. This caused the melt down of 1 & 3 piston and bearings on the crank due to the lack of oil. I guess the hunt is on for my next boat or motors.

 

[Zach H]

Sorry to hear that. At least you can now get on with either getting a new boat or re-powering. Good luck in what you decide to do.

Zach

 

[michaelbaranowski]

no need for a new boat. Sounds like time to order a new engine. I guess you don't have a warrenty on your current engine.

 

[Argo]

Nah, it is a 97 motor. I would go to twins if I go that route. I am going to pick up the boat on Sat I guess and go from there. There are some good deals on newer used boats out there that are hard to overlook before making a decision though.

 

[Solid Action]

Argo,

Is insurance paying for your blown motor? If so, what type of insurance did you carry on it? Thanks.

 

[Argo]

No they are not paying. There were a number of circumstances that they would have paid for the blown motor but unfortunately that was not one of them.

 

[Solid Action]

What are some of the circumstances? I had a blown motor, but ended up rebuilding the powerhead. I just assumed the insurance company wouldn't pay. Thanks.

 

[Argo]

If you are running through and hit a plastic bag and your heat sensor does not shut the motor down and you blow it due to over heating is the one that I though it was origionally. That would have been covered. I have been told that this happens if you are running full speed and loose water pressure suddenly through an obstruction, the sensor wont read it in time due to the placement of it on the older design OX66

 

[bigdaddyriverrat]

Man i would read my policy close, i had an inboard replaced 2 years ago because the oil sending unit cracked and caused the motor to run low on oil (pumped out into the bilge) What they told me was if it is a part that was not designed as a wear part and it failed they would cover it. Insurance paid for all of mine, i had boaters insurance out of Conroe i believe is where the branch was.

 

[Ernest]

Sorry to hear the bad news. There are some deals out there on rebuilt motors - Blackbird out of Penn for one. If you like the hull, tough to come out money ahead selling it and going with new or new to you. Cheap financing is driving many of the new boat deals though.

 

[Mont]

If you are running through and hit a plastic bag and your heat sensor does not shut the motor down and you blow it due to over heating is the one that I though it was origionally.

I had that exact thing take out the port engine about 5 years ago. Cracked 2 pistons and I dumped 3 gallons of oil in it to get back home. Best of luck on the search for a new one. I went the rebuild route and got a longblock out of Austin.

 

[expressfish]

agree

Being in the marine industry for over 5 years now and working in the service department I have worked w/ many Ins Co. and most of them will replace the powerhead for a alarm failure. I have seen at least two or three for sure. Its not your fault if the alarm did not sound and threw two cylinders , sounds like the adjuster dosent want to pay out .....

 

[She Dog Knight]

Just out of curiosity, did this meltdown occur at WOT? I'm wondering if you can feel/hear the outboard starting to have symptoms like you can an automobile engine. I can usually tell when things are about to go awry when moving along at normal cruise, as things just start to sound and feel different, but have never had a motor seize.

 

[Argo]

Yeah at WOT coming through the jetties and no I did not hear anything in the motor until it actually started to die then I could hear the knocking right when it stahled.

 

[Bret]

Argo,
Sorry to hear about the ins deal. They try to deny all most everything until you give them enough grief over it. I am still trying to find a crankshaft for mine. Its hard to believe that mercury marine hasnt been able to locate a new or rebuildable crankshaft..... its been three weeks. Anyway enough of my whinning. I hope you get your boat back in order and back in the water soon.
Oh yeah..... when my crankshaft broke(right at the flywheel) I was coming off of a 2-3ft wave and when we bottomed out it just died. no noise or nothing.
there was a little vibration though.
Adios,
Bret

 

[SabineStalker]

Man Argo, tough break. I know the prices of engines these days from my search for twins.. Good luck finding a good deal. Hey I still have the twin bracket and mounting kit, if you need one for your twins make me an offer.

 

[Argo]

When I pick it up and get it home I will need to measure the angle.

 

[SabineStalker]

Just out of curiosity, what brand of engine are you looking for??
Its kind of scary that it didn't give any notice before going out.

 

[Argo]

Yamaha hpdi 150s or 4 strokes. Depending on deals found at the time. I would go to Honda 4 strokes also. Not sure about zukes.

 

[Argo]

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