While i realise there are a number of topics discussing the above engines problems i would be really grateful to hear from anyone with personal experience that would be prepared to give me a detailed account.<br /><br />I am from a non commercial UK based Dive Club that has been "running" a 150 ficht on a 6.5m rib.<br /><br />We had a trouble free 1st season but 2 months out of warranty (unfortunately classed as commercial user not leisure!!) had a lower end failure. The dealer and UK distributer claimed this was due to a prop strike (something we are sure didn't happen) - it seems likely with all the bad press that more likely this was an inherant problem with the engine.<br /><br />Since the first gear failure we have had a second lower end rebuild and powerhead rebuild (crank and crank bearings failed) all this is claimed as a "knock-on" from the alleged prop strike...<br /><br />Less than 10 hours after the powerhead rebuild the engine has failed again - no compression on top 3 cylinders.<br /><br />Any specific info, links etc would be gratefully received.<br /><br />Alastair
