07 Challenger 180 Drive Shaft Cover Separating From Hull

[Elaughton]

Had to get under the boat to remove a rope that got sucked into the intake. After clearing the rope I noticed the drive shaft cover appears to be pulling away from the hull. I can’t imagine this just started happening but want to know how much of a concern this is as I’m unsure what is going on under the cover.

 

[MacSeaDoo]

You are going to have the take a photo here because I am not sure what the drive shaft cover is?

 

[Elaughton]

Sorry, pictures did not initially attach. Here they are.

 

[MacSeaDoo]

The driveshaft guard is not meant to be sealed as it is just there to prevent the rope from pushing up through the carbon seal and popping it out, putting a golf ball sized hole and sinking your boat.

They stopped using them at some time after 07.

I would have never been sealed to the hull and is only held on with the 2 bolts.

If it performs fine, I would just leave it as you need to pull the pump off to remove/replace it.

 

[Elaughton]

Great, thanks for the feedback. I wasn’t sure if it has been like that for the past 10 years or if it just happened when the rope got pulled while wrapped around the guard. Much appreciated!