NickMc
New member
Hoping to find some assistance...
My newly-aquired 1983 Fletcher was put in the water for the first time yesterday, along the river Stour from Sandwich. The boat seemed to select a gear correctly although my inexperience is not something to rely upon. I increased power as the river widened after around 15 mins into the trip, then there is a burning smell and smoke coming from the inboard. I reduce power again but over the next 30 secs the boat lost all power and we drifted safely to the bank, only to be towed back by a passing day cruiser - many thanks to the 'Lady Jayne'.
I checked within the engine compartment and found that the heat was worst around the transom (i.e. at the union between the engine and the sterndrive).
The smell was similar to burning rubber or clutch...?
What have I done, where is the failure, anybody able to recommend a Mercruiser engine specialist in SE Kent...???
I would be grateful for any assistance or pointers.
Thanks,
Nick
My newly-aquired 1983 Fletcher was put in the water for the first time yesterday, along the river Stour from Sandwich. The boat seemed to select a gear correctly although my inexperience is not something to rely upon. I increased power as the river widened after around 15 mins into the trip, then there is a burning smell and smoke coming from the inboard. I reduce power again but over the next 30 secs the boat lost all power and we drifted safely to the bank, only to be towed back by a passing day cruiser - many thanks to the 'Lady Jayne'.
I checked within the engine compartment and found that the heat was worst around the transom (i.e. at the union between the engine and the sterndrive).
The smell was similar to burning rubber or clutch...?
What have I done, where is the failure, anybody able to recommend a Mercruiser engine specialist in SE Kent...???
I would be grateful for any assistance or pointers.
Thanks,
Nick