Nikwho
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Okay, super vague question here about the average ('60's or '70's era) v-drive that is maintained correctly. How common is it to have case or driveline issues with some of these old v-drive boats? I've been really wanting a family cruiser v-drive. Nothing absurd. I'm thinking 500-600 HP BBC.
I keep thinking about my 6 year old sitting next to a v-drive unit, likely straddling or resting his legs on the driveline cover. Is it common for units to come apart or have catastrophic failures? If so, do those aluminum scatter shields keep the (maybe) balanced driveline from shit-whipping around inside of the boat? I've owned multiple jet boats, I/O's and a direct drive boat once. Just never owned a v-drive and I've always really wanted one.
So, how common are failures that could cause injuries?
Thank you in advance for educating me!
Nik
I keep thinking about my 6 year old sitting next to a v-drive unit, likely straddling or resting his legs on the driveline cover. Is it common for units to come apart or have catastrophic failures? If so, do those aluminum scatter shields keep the (maybe) balanced driveline from shit-whipping around inside of the boat? I've owned multiple jet boats, I/O's and a direct drive boat once. Just never owned a v-drive and I've always really wanted one.
So, how common are failures that could cause injuries?
Thank you in advance for educating me!
Nik