I had my
Jeanneau 49DS lifted and
work done to it. That
work included sandblasting of the
hull.
On the
boat being splashed, the
engine, when first put into
gear, immediately ground to a halt. It then easily restarted but it was initially hard to engage forward or reverse. That resolved.
However, on the
boat being inspected a few minutes later in the
water, the whole stern tube had rotated and moved aft. Ripping out the
water cooling feed. Time run >10 minutes.
Prior to splash the
Volvo stern gland was burped but not re-greased. There was no indication of any trouble with the tube or gland prior to be boat being lifted at the yard.
The boat has had to be lifted again. The attached
photo shows the external damage.
Question: What is your view as to the reason for the damage being caused? I would be more than interested. As well as grateful.