Well, the boat saga continues. However, today, I recieved some potentially good news. According to the repair shop, it appears that the engine was not damaged. The wiring harness and the starter are definitely fried, but - according to the repair shop - the engine shows no signs of being run out of water. (Now, admittedly, I'm a bit suspect.) Speculation by the repair shop is that the starter engaged but, without the necessary electrical circuit, the engine wouldn't run. The starter spun (and spun, and spun, and spun), destroyed the starter bearings, generated LOTS of smoke... Now, you ask - how in the world did the guys at the marina confuse a "starter" running and an "engine" running? No idea... However, the plan - at this point - is to replace the harness and the starter and then run the boat. They've taken the engine apart, looked at the various gaskets, sleeves, cylinders, etc. (hereinafter knows as "engine parts") and determined that the engine is in "new" condition, and has NOT been run out of water. More importantly, they've confirmed that it's all covered by warranty, and that - if there is any engine damage - they'll fix it. (Yeah!)
The latest estimate is a week from Saturday... (June 28th) Will I have the boat for the 4th of July weekend? Stay tuned!
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That's good news. Gotta love a good warranty! now if only life came with one... oh wait, I guess it does. When I give out The Great Mechanic gets me going again :)
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