G23 Prop Fell Off .....

[Shockthis]

The down fall to a 2:1 transmission , 900 ft/lbs of torque a the prop with a 17 inch prop is grounds for something to break. Do you think the other companies using a 2:1 will start having the same issue?

[Wake.BC]

My question is why isn’t this happening on other manufacturers? Are the shafts the same brands/materials. I wonder if you could replace it with something aftermarket and get your dealer to chip in on the cost.


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[ST3]

I posted in the other thread but will add here for another data point. 2018 g23 47 hrs 450hp. Prop sheared...


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For anyone with a 2018 that has had a prop sheared...can you please add your production date / month so that we can see if the issue exists for ALL 2018s. The message about changing vendors seemed to start in October (unless someone heard earlier).

Thanks.

[NMNautique]

I have a 2016 G23 which I purchased 6/16 my first shaft sheared off 7/17 with approx 45 hours. I just had my 2nd shaft shear off 6/18 at approximately 70 hours. Was told it was a vendor issue and now being told the same thing again and that they are now on there 3rd vendor. I have to travel 6 hours to have it repaired. I do not want to go through this again. Has anyone switched models or done anything to prevent this from happening. I otherwise am happy with my G23.

[GMLIII]

It is utterly amazing to me that this problem hasn't been corrected. It seems that no G boat is immune to it. Its not a matter of if it will happen, but when it will happen.

Someone started an Official 2019 Nautique post. How about bullet proof prop shafts for 2019. I think that would be the best upgrade possible.

Yes that should be in order, no doubt

[Evening Shade]

It is utterly amazing to me that this problem hasn't been corrected. It seems that no G boat is immune to it. Its not a matter of if it will happen, but when it will happen.

Someone started an Official 2019 Nautique post. How about bullet proof prop shafts for 2019. I think that would be the best upgrade possible.

[wakerider107]

happened on a 2016 a couple weeks ago. luckily we were in 6' of water and found the prop.
slight vibration driving across the lake like there was a small amount of weeds on the prop. ran it for a mile like this as the vibration was so slight i wasnt concerned. once i slowed and tapped it in reverse the shaft sheared.

[DealsGapCobra]

Does anyone know what the angle is between the shaft and the bottom of the boat?


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[scottb7]

Yes, above is true but out of warranty the norm is covering parts but NOT labor.

[charlesml3]

Are all the shafts shearing at the output of the strut?

Yes. At least I haven't seen or heard of one shearing anywhere else.

Nautique is replacing shafts and props, even for boats that are way out of warranty.

-Charles

[Beach-TJ]

Are all the shafts shearing at the output of the strut?

[aswartz18]

I posted in the other thread but will add here for another data point. 2018 g23 47 hrs 450hp. Prop sheared...


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[aswartz18]

I would contact your dealer right away....and send pictures. He should be able to expedite for you tho if that route does not work then I would accelerate direct to Nautique. Most dealers are good tho and should be anxious to help you get thru the repair process quickly if you bought from them.

Thanks. My dealer is in the case but, doesn’t think warranty will cover the cost of the tow...

We will see.


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[Tallredrider]

Jeez, be careful. You don't want to end up "bitter" like me.


"I know if I bought a G, I would pay a little more money to know my shaft wont fall off in the middle of lake one day!"

Maybe this will be an "option" in 2019. You can choose forged or not forged...Just kidding.


I just want Nautique to come clean, be transparent, and provide decent updates on the matter. That's all...

Hahaha! Scottb, you got me there.

I might consider becoming bitter if my prop falls off at the beginning of a week long lake trip that I spent thousands on. I probably won't hang out here to share how disappointed I am about it for more than a couple of weeks.

On this issue, I drank the Koolaid that it was just a manufacturer problem and they switched in 2017...but it still happens...then the same now for 2018. I am on the books somewhere on this site defending that they had now gotten a new vendor and this was old news. Looks like they really need to bite the bullet if there is a stronger shaft available.

[Infinity]

My 2018 g23 with 47hrs sheared this weekend. Are folks contacting nautique directly?


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I would contact your dealer right away....and send pictures. He should be able to expedite for you tho if that route does not work then I would accelerate direct to Nautique. Most dealers are good tho and should be anxious to help you get thru the repair process quickly if you bought from them.