Sterngear repaired - How to test?

[BetweenBoats]

You may have read my thread "Perfect Day ..." about the vibration my shaft before shearing and dropping a propeller.

All fixed and boat back in the water - new shaft, repaired shaft and two rebalanced/refinished props. Remedial work required pulling shafts, steering and rudders and reinstalling. The guy who did the work is awesome and I trust the quality of this work without exception

Here's my question...

Going to head out for short trip tomorrow - what precautions would you take with your boat after having such repair done?

Keen to hear your advice.

 

[dj43]

Would be good to have the guy who did the work on board to check all ok, other than that I would warm up at a slow displacement speed checking for leaks and vibrations then slowly increase revs , if all ok take for a good run,
Keeping the grab bag and life raft close by

 

[BruceK]

Keep the grab bag and life raft close by

How's that for a bit of Job's comfort. :disgust:

 

[Jurgen]

Had a similar experience this weekend.
Boat was re launched on Friday after having a new rudder and repaired props installed.
Luckily my engineer (Tompa Marine) stayed with the boat for the launch and took her for a bible on the Hamble.

Took the boat for a good blat to Osborne Bay on Saturday to check things out, result all is good

 

[Andy Bav]

Luckily my engineer (Tompa Marine) stayed with the boat for the launch and took her for a bible on the Hamble.


So a quick prayer helped then

 

[Jurgen]

Well spotted Andy ?

 

[rafiki_]

I knew Tom could walk on water, so did he need the bible?

 

[Jurgen]

I knew Tom could walk on water, so did he need the bible?

Fortunately not lol