Vibration/shudder on port stern/pushpit

cooper

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Mar 25, 2013
28
Hunter 49 Delaware
Hi, We have a Hunter 49 and it has recently developed a shudder on the port pushpit that can also be felt lightly through the port wheel. It has just started and is not too violent as yet. We also have a slight shudder in low rpms when first engaging gear when engine is first started. We have a 110 hp Yanmar td.
 

Rick D

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Jun 14, 2008
7,183
Hunter Legend 40.5 Shoreline Marina Long Beach CA
My first thought is...

Hi, We have a Hunter 49 and it has recently developed a shudder on the port pushpit that can also be felt lightly through the port wheel. It has just started and is not too violent as yet. We also have a slight shudder in low rpms when first engaging gear when engine is first started. We have a 110 hp Yanmar td.
.. a fouled prop. If it was me I'd have a diver check. The second thought is that the engine alignment may have changed; I'd have it checked.

Hopefully, someone will have better suggestions. Good luck!
 

cooper

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Mar 25, 2013
28
Hunter 49 Delaware
Hi. Thanks for the time to reply-it was simply that I had tied the dinghy to the stern rail-Yes, I know, what a stupid thing to do! All fixed now and thanks for taking the time to have replied. Cheers.