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- Feb 14, 2023
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- Seafarer
Picked up a 2001 Seafarer 226 last year. Boat is very clean for its age and the prices for new boats are just ridiculous these days. I have a list of repairs that seems to be growing exponentially. Fuel tank vent is likely clogged, in the process of replacing/re-wiring bilge float switch, replacing scupper hoses and had the local service center replace the bang cap. Transom passed a survey and the techs said the top of the transom under the old bang cap looked good. I was relieved to avoid the added expense and now can hopefully put some money towards a top/tower.
Unfortunately today I noticed a significant amount of play between the center steering tube and side clamps of the 200 HPDI.
I can easily move the motor by hand. I had a block installed (one of those transom saver type blocks that goes over the main tilt tube) and didn’t notice the play before I took the boat off the lot after the transom work. I need to reach out to the technician this week. Play is between the center bracket and the outboard clamps. whole engine rocks around when trimming up/down and when moved by hand. I did not notice anything wrong with steering. Was hoping to get some insight here as well.
Unfortunately today I noticed a significant amount of play between the center steering tube and side clamps of the 200 HPDI.
I can easily move the motor by hand. I had a block installed (one of those transom saver type blocks that goes over the main tilt tube) and didn’t notice the play before I took the boat off the lot after the transom work. I need to reach out to the technician this week. Play is between the center bracket and the outboard clamps. whole engine rocks around when trimming up/down and when moved by hand. I did not notice anything wrong with steering. Was hoping to get some insight here as well.