Whiny old boat
Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2023 10:30 am
I’ve owned this 1977 F26 Hardtop since 1999 and have spent many an hour and dollar getting her into 21st century shape. Love the boat! BUT….at low speed in forward (1100-1200 RPM) she makes a whiny, ringing noise that’s noticeable from the prop shaft (I think). I did have shaft and rudder work done about 3 years ago when I finally found that G D rock. The shaft and rudder stock were straightened along with prop work. MAYBE that started this whiny, ringy noise. Any ideas out there before I give my mechanic a big bag of money to diagnose the problem? BTW, I don’t get any vibrations underway in forward or reverse, just this whiny/ringing noise at low RPMs in forward. Thanks for any ideas out there.