G23 Prop Fell Off .....

[cptotr]

I understand that you run the risk of a mechanical failure when going out on the water, but it is so much more than that when something is a known problem and there has been little perceived effort by Nautique to correct the problem. Just offering a replacement shaft hasn't been much of a solution in my opinion.

It's also not a quick fix for some that don't have a boat dealer close by. My closest dealer is 3.5 hours away. That's two 7 hour drives. That's two different 2.5 hour trips to go pick the boat up and drop it back off at the lake to put on the lift. None of it is the end of the world, but time is one of those things I can't ever seem to find enough of!



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[jphdrake]

I’m sure I’m the only one but I have a different opinion on this broken shaft issue. Sure it might have you stranded on the water or mess up a big weekend but in the grand scheme of things it is only one of many things that may and will break on any boat over time. A broken shaft is fairly uncommon and it’s a relatively quick fix. Nautique has repaired all shafts under warranty no matter the hours on the boat from what I have read on this forum. I have owned 5 G23’s and broke my first shaft at 495 hours on a 17. Of all the boat repairs I have had over the years this was one of the fastest repairs. I would like to see the problem eliminated by Nautique but I’m just saying how many people on this forum had had a problem that caused them to be stranded or take a boat in for repair.


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[cptotr]

Much higher in my opinion too. I emailed everyone at Nautique I had an email address for and did get a call back. I don't think anyone would actually admit the failure rate to be honest with you, but it's high enough that they said they would continue to replace these under warranty even after the warranty expires. I'd like to see some more definitive documentation or statement that they will, but for now have to take his word. So that's definitely a positive for some that have these G's with expiring warranties.

"Supposedly" he said they have it figured out, but I'm not sure I'm buying it. He told me that they are just now shipping a new shaft from a completely new supplier. He said that they have been testing them extensively and have yet to break a shaft from the new supplier and have modified the keyway in the shaft somewhat. Whether that's the case or not we will just have to see. I'd like to believe it's true, but I feel like I've read a similar story on this thread earlier and obviously have my doubts.


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[SoCal G-Man]

Well yeah......I was well above the count mentioned in this thread.....and being conservative a bit too. It would be one surprising number to find out.....higher or lower then my guess. Remember when this started....and some were screaming "it's just a couple...don't panic".....LOL

I agree!

[Wake.BC]

Much higher than 40


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[Kenv]

Well yeah......I was well above the count mentioned in this thread.....and being conservative a bit too. It would be one surprising number to find out.....higher or lower then my guess. Remember when this started....and some were screaming "it's just a couple...don't panic".....LOL

[SoCal G-Man]

For sure GMLIII. That would be a Golden ticket right there. If I had to guess....I'd say 40 G23's....10 G21's....and 5 G25's of various model years...from 2013 to 2018. Also curious about any boats outside the U.S.....and if any were Coastal Edition with the James Bond submarine attack spinner feature.

I believe it is much higher. Keep in mind... Most G owners I have met are not active on our forums.

[scottb7]

Be reminded as somebody else said on this forum, that most people that own these boats are not on this forum. So you cannot count based on this forum.

[Kenv]

For sure GMLIII. That would be a Golden ticket right there. If I had to guess....I'd say 40 G23's....10 G21's....and 5 G25's of various model years...from 2013 to 2018. Also curious about any boats outside the U.S.....and if any were Coastal Edition with the James Bond submarine attack spinner feature.

[GMLIII]

On this thread....Post number 59......G25. I think that's the only one I remember...and it's only been about 6 G21s....maybe a few more.

It would be interesting to know by a company insider on the total breakage count by model and year

[Kenv]

On this thread....Post number 59......G25. I think that's the only one I remember...and it's only been about 6 G21s....maybe a few more.

[charlesml3]

I actually can't remember ever hearing of a G25 with a broken shaft. There have been multiple other G-series (G23 and G21) boats with this failure, but I don't remember ever hearing of anyone with a G25 with this issue. I could be wrong though.

I've never heard of a 200, 210, 230 or any GS boat with this issue either. Weird how it seems to be completely limited to the G21 and G23.

-Charles

[RDT-G23]

You probably almost fainted when you found this thread . I think about my prop shaft breaking ever time I go out in my G23

As do I... This shouldn't be the case.

[GMLIII]

I have a new 2019 G25 and just stumbled across this thread. Are these prop issues happening with the G25s too or limited to the G23s?

You probably almost fainted when you found this thread . I think about my prop shaft breaking ever time I go out in my G23

[NautiqueJeff]

I actually can't remember ever hearing of a G25 with a broken shaft. There have been multiple other G-series (G23 and G21) boats with this failure, but I don't remember ever hearing of anyone with a G25 with this issue. I could be wrong though.