doh !!!

[chippychappy]

I have never , put the boat in with the bung out , or with the lightboard still on .However , I have just done one of the classics .....left my boat garaged and trailered in spain with the Merc V6 outdrive leg in the raised position , but forgot to put a prop under to support the weight.QUESTION-Will the hydraulic seals survive the 6 weeks before I return ?
option B is to beg a local to break in and put a bit of wood under .

 

[Major Catastrophe]

Most boats in a drying marina or mooring have their outdrives raised for 97% of their lives.

 

[neale]

It will be fine.

 

[chippychappy]

thanks guys .
So as I have been told that over a period of weeks the seals may let fluid pass (allowing the leg to drop )and the seals become mis-shapen and stick to the rams is inacurate ?

 

[RobWales]

yup total bullcrap! chill out and don't worry. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[rosssavage]

Agree with above.. not familiar with Mercruiser outdrives, but presumably the thrust of the propeller is transferred through the rams when the leg is trimmed out during high speed runs - if the seals can take that, they can take the weight of the leg raised for the rest of forever...

 

[Rum_Pirate]

Relax, calm down and have a drink.

The seals will be OK.

6 weeks is not a lot of time in the life of an engine seal whatever position they are in.