We just launched on Saturday the Ericson 29 we purchased last Fall. The boat had been on the hard for two years so I hired a mechanic to check over the engine prior to purchase. He determined that the engine was in good shape but he found that one of the prop shaft coupling bolts was missing. He told me at the time that the engine/prop shaft alinement should be checked after the boat was back in the water. It is a busy Spring here in Michigan for mechanics and I am having difficulty finding one to do the alinement check. One guy wanted $600 cash to do the job.
I am new to boat ownership but I have an average mechanical ability. I understand the need to have the prop shaft and the engine in alinement to .003. Is this a procedure that I can perform and could one of you knowledgeable gentlemen list the steps to be followed in checking the alinement? I have a Yanmar 2GM20F engine. We really would like to get out and do some sailing. Thank you in advance for any advice you can offer.
Kevin
79 Ericson 29
Lake Michigan
I am new to boat ownership but I have an average mechanical ability. I understand the need to have the prop shaft and the engine in alinement to .003. Is this a procedure that I can perform and could one of you knowledgeable gentlemen list the steps to be followed in checking the alinement? I have a Yanmar 2GM20F engine. We really would like to get out and do some sailing. Thank you in advance for any advice you can offer.
Kevin
79 Ericson 29
Lake Michigan
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