What to check after a lobster pot tangle - I think it is ok

[sandiegosteve]

Lobster pots are out in force here. I wrapped up a line the other night and when the float wedged into the motor, it just stalled. I was at about 1,800 RPM at the time. Things were pretty tight and the float was wedged between the lower unit and the PTT mechanism. Looks like the prop was winding the float closer and closer to the engine when it all just stopped.

I got everything free and it restarted just fine.

I think it might have a little bit of a vibration now, but it could be my imagination...

I did run it back up onto a plane, and it seems fine. No leaking fluids anywhere.

I've looked at everything I can see easily, and it seems ok. Are there any hidden areas to look?

 

[Bifflefan]

Re: What to check after a lobster pot tangle - I think it is ok

Pull the prop and see if there is anything wrapped around the shaft.
Then just check to see if the shaft is bent. Probably not.