1985 Bayliner Cierra
Volvo 260 Penta Stern drive
First things first, I'm no mechanic. Since I realize that, I always have an experience mechanic do my regular service for me. Unfortunately, I just discovered that my mechanic isn't willing to help me when I have a serious issue.
Ok, here's the story. I was out on the lake with my family for our last weekend of the season. After goofing around for a while, we stopped in the center of the lake to visit with another boater. While I was standing on the swim platform, I noticed a oily, milky-white substance floating to the surface of the water near my stern drive. (Prior to that, I had not noticed any performance issues or strange noises coming from our boat.) I called my mechanic and he acted like it was not big deal (maybe I didn't explain it to him well enough). Anyhow, I started the boat and tried to limp back to the marina. Before we could make it, the boat starting making a low whine sound near the stern. The sound was evident at the gear shift near the helm too. The sound didn't last very long. After a few moments, the sound almost went completely away. A few minutes after that, the boat stopped moving.
I know what you're thinking, "Why didn't he leave it shut off when the leak was first noticed?" I ask myself that too. What's done is done and I'm sure it's gonna cost me.
Could someone give me an idea what I have done to it?
Thanks in advance!
Volvo 260 Penta Stern drive
First things first, I'm no mechanic. Since I realize that, I always have an experience mechanic do my regular service for me. Unfortunately, I just discovered that my mechanic isn't willing to help me when I have a serious issue.
Ok, here's the story. I was out on the lake with my family for our last weekend of the season. After goofing around for a while, we stopped in the center of the lake to visit with another boater. While I was standing on the swim platform, I noticed a oily, milky-white substance floating to the surface of the water near my stern drive. (Prior to that, I had not noticed any performance issues or strange noises coming from our boat.) I called my mechanic and he acted like it was not big deal (maybe I didn't explain it to him well enough). Anyhow, I started the boat and tried to limp back to the marina. Before we could make it, the boat starting making a low whine sound near the stern. The sound was evident at the gear shift near the helm too. The sound didn't last very long. After a few moments, the sound almost went completely away. A few minutes after that, the boat stopped moving.
I know what you're thinking, "Why didn't he leave it shut off when the leak was first noticed?" I ask myself that too. What's done is done and I'm sure it's gonna cost me.
Could someone give me an idea what I have done to it?
Thanks in advance!
