Dead in the water....Crank Shaft!

[MadMaxVT]

The splines on top are stipped...worse possible news. Since the lower unit is brand new, I have told them to put in a new power head. Total cost including labor and new water pump will be under $5K. It was either that or a rebuilt I can't trust or of course going new.

Bob at Bob's Boat Repair seems very honest and a good old salt. When I pulled in with the boat this morning, he said, "wow, what a beautiful boat, boy they dont make them like that any more!"

Thanks again for all your advice.
Max