SN 200 noisey rattleing sound in rear

[j2nh]

So the transmission has been replaced once and the problem still persists and is transmission related. Your boat was built in late May and a transmission installed in July does not solve the problem. My guess would be that PCM has something wrong with a supplier part and both the original and replacement came from the same "lot".

I would request another transmission replacement ASAP and some form of compensation from CC for the inconvenience. How about they start the warranty period for the boat the day they get it fixed?

[actman]

Yes I was thinking the same thing as far as a faulty part in the transmisson that both have.
I have some faith in the dealer that it will get repaired or replaced. With some other minor problems as well Im starting to believe the quality control at Nautique is sinking fast!!!

[actman]

So far two more weeks have passed. My dealer has told me that they shipped the transmission back and
PCM plans on ripping it apart and seeing why it is noisy. The one that is in my boat now is even worse!!!
They want me to try a new prop ...same pitch and see if that makes any difference. I really doubt it but
I will try anyways. The dealer assured me that PCM will resolve it one way or another.

[DealsGapCobra]

By new prop do you mean an identical replacement? Either way, its worth a shot to troubleshoot. At least you are able to use and enjoy the boat in the meantime. But it still stinks!

I looked at this thread again last night I wondered what was happening. Thanks for the update.

[j2nh]

So far two more weeks have passed. My dealer has told me that they shipped the transmission back and
PCM plans on ripping it apart and seeing why it is noisy. The one that is in my boat now is even worse!!!
They want me to try a new prop ...same pitch and see if that makes any difference. I really doubt it but
I will try anyways. The dealer assured me that PCM will resolve it one way or another.

You are a very patient man. I am not so sure I would be keeping my cool through all of this the way you have.

Try a new prop? That is a 15 minute exercise. Certainly if they thought that would work they would have had you do it before the first transmission change.

PCM ripping it apart and finding why it is noisy? Personally I'm not sure I would care. This is their problem (CC/PCM) and not yours. You purchased a new product that is not working correctly and should be addressed by the manufacturer. Losing a summer with a new boat, even one that was 90% operational, would not be acceptable to me. I hope they are considering a meaningful way to compensate you for your loss.

How about they ship 4 new transmissions and they start replacing them until they find one that works? Or give you an identical 2011 and ship yours back to the factory to be dissected, then they can put all the new props, stereo's, windshields and throttle cables they want on it to find the root cause.

Sincerely hope this works out for you and CC steps up to the plate, since this thread was started on June 13 I am having my doubts.

[actman]

Yes I have kept my cool. The dealer did not beat around the bush they were on it right away and did replace the transmission so I have to give them credit for that. However it has now dragged on way too long. After this weekend when I try the new prop if that does not solve it then I will be ready to explode. It all starts from the CC factory where the boat was water tested but somehow passed! At this point a new 2011 will be needed.

[2gofaster]

My ski partner is a nautique dealer. Our new 2011 200, which we skied behind for the first time last night, also has a dampner plate that is pretty loud. Sounds like rocks in a can at very low throttle settings. He called his contacts at PCM this morning and was told that mid model year 2010 that they started fully painting the dampner plate with epoxy for corrosion protection, whereas they left it bare before. What they are noticing is that the painted dampners are very noisy until the paint wears off the springs, which they are finding can take 15 to 25 hours or more. Just wanted to pass on what we found on this same issue. How many hours are on the dampner plate that's in the boat now?

[actman]

When they replace the transmission they also replaced the plate. I think I had around 25 hours on the first
plate and its been about 3 weeks on this one. Will have to check my hours on the boat this weekend.
It would great if it would go away with the coating going off the springs but I think its something more then that.
Any more information you find out would be great help for me thanks!

[WakeSlayer]

Why start painting them now?
I replaced the damper in our 68 last winter. Because I had the motor out, not because it broke. Are they being manufactured out of such shoite metal now that they HAVE to paint them so they last any amount of time??? Thank you, China.......

I am not sure about a complete new boat, but I do think they owe you a new drive line.

Good luck to you, sorry you are having such problems with your boat.

[NautiqueJeff]

He called his contacts at PCM this morning and was told that mid model year 2010 that they started fully painting the dampner plate with epoxy for corrosion protection, whereas they left it bare before. What they are noticing is that the painted dampners are very noisy until the paint wears off the springs, which they are finding can take 15 to 25 hours or more.

I have heard from some incredibly reliable sources that this is completely 100% not true.

[JSTIII]

My name is Trey Thurman and I work for PCM. We are very sorry for the problems that you have had with regards to our product and we will not rest until your issue is resolved. I believe that you have spoken with a representative of both our company as well as Correct Craft, and a plan was laid out to get your issue resolved. I just wanted to take one moment to provide a correction of information that was posted to this thread. PCM does not, nor has in the past painted our dampner plates. I am sorry if anyone was misinformed. If there are any other questions concerning PCM, please feel free to send me a PM so that we may discuss.

Thank you,

Trey Thurman
PCM Marine Engines

[2gofaster]

I have heard from some incredibly reliable sources that this is completely 100% not true.

All I know is that I was standing right there when he called and heard it myself. Apparently, the person he talked to was misinformed.

[NautiqueJeff]

I am pretty sure he was misinformed. A very knowledgable person from Correct Craft told me that those are not painted, and now Trey from PCM has confirmed it.

[actman]

update on transmission

Just want to follow up that I did get a conference call from CC and PCM about my transmisson issues on Friday.
My boat was picked up yesterday and is now at the dealer. They have assured me that the boat will come back to
me working 100% . At this point Im just not sure how long it will be gone or what will be done to resolve this matter.
I will give further updates as I receive them.

[icewake]

Just want to follow up that I did get a conference call from CC and PCM about my transmisson issues on Friday.
My boat was picked up yesterday and is now at the dealer. They have assured me that the boat will come back to
me working 100% . At this point Im just not sure how long it will be gone or what will be done to resolve this matter.
I will give further updates as I receive them.

So how's your new 2011 coming along..?