G23 Prop Fell Off .....

[JoeA]

I am going to speculate that this is still happening and others are worried about posting to the forum as this is embarrassing for an owner to talk about.

[ericusn]

The problem has not gone away. It just happened to me. I was going down the middle of the lake, felt the boat shudder for a few seconds, then the boat started slowing down. I talked to the dealer and they said the problem had gone away around 2013 but now they are seeing it again.

[ericusn]

The boat has about 110 hours on it.

[charlesml3]

The boat has about 110 hours on it.

Agreed, the problem has come back. My neighbors 2017 G21 had this happen as well. I asked my dealer about it and they've seen 2 so far this summer.

-Charles

[Fgroce]

Any idea on what brand of shaft they are using? Lot's of stainless steel comes from China now, and the quality is all over the place. They will give you any specification paper work you want. But it will be the same part. We have this problem in industry all the time with stainless steel valves. China last 2 years USA last 5 plus but does cost more. Both valves are supposedly made to the same specification. Maybe this is the same type of problem with the shafts? Hope they get it all figured out soon.

[Schwiiing]

Add me to the list of those effected by this issue. Last Thursday my 17 G23 with 30 hrs on it snapped its shaft while cruising down the middle of the lake. Same as others.... first a shutter, then no prop. 5 1/2 hours later its was finally sitting on the lift and is now waiting for a new shaft and prop.

I fully expect a few glitches and such with a new boat but this issue should not be happening.

[ironpeddler]

man, that is a huge bummer. I wonder if the 2018's will have the same issue.

[Beg4wake]

I wouldn't be surprised if Nautique came out with an even bigger shaft in the future. These are some heavy boats being pushed by some high torque props!

[GMLIII]

I wouldn't be surprised if Nautique came out with an even bigger shaft in the future. These are some heavy boats being pushed by some high torque props!

Agreed

[Schwiiing]

My 2017 G23 H6 snapped its shaft last week while cruising with the family. Not under any weighted load or hard start but just running along at 25mph. Boat started to shutter. I backed down to idle and then lost propulsion. Looks just like the others. Snapped right behind the strut. It was a long day getting it all the way back to my lift and is now sitting there waiting on a new shaft and prop. Kind of a killer to the last half of my family vacation.

I dont understand how Nautique is still having this issue after 4 years. There is NO excuse for it. If your suppliers are failing to do their quality control, change suppliers. If you can't find one to meet your needs, make it in house.... at the price of these boats, it definitely should not be about cost of materials!

I know that Nautique will take care of the parts and labor to replace the shaft and prop but this problem should NOT be happening.

Look, if it were loose wiring... fine.... stereo malfunction.... fine... zero off not working properly....fine.... I had to deal with all of that when I bought my 230 9 years ago and Nautique fixed all the issues over time but none of those issues stopped me from enjoying every day on the water. But, break a shaft and drop a prop....your done.

I can't imagine what would have happened if I had been on the Ohio river at the time..... fast current and few boats that could have helped, with tugs and barges going by......scary thought!

This issue will definitely weigh in on my next purchase.

BS

[BigEasy]

There are a lot of heavy *** boats out there and this isn't happening. Not buying the bigger shaft deal


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[Schwiiing]

There are a lot of heavy *** boats out there and this isn't happening. Not buying the bigger shaft deal


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Agreed. Nautique has a problem.

[Fgroce]

Just another thought about the shafts. In the 80's you had 240 hp with what a 1 inch shaft. Now you have what 450, 500, and 550 hp and what is the diameter of the shaft 1 1/8. If it is, then the 1/8 inch diameter good for 150 to 210 more hp. Just a thought.

[ScooterMcgavin]

you are aware that shaft was already upgraded for this problem from 1-1/8" to 1-1/4"? you don't think nautique would roll out a fix that did not fix the problem?

yeah, they did.

Being a simple person, my issue with this is also simple. I would like them to man-up and admit they have a problem, and like other companies (Samsung) just say that they will pay for x years or hours for both parts and labor. I don't expect them to do it forever. But for a certain period of time...although I have heard that some dealers will upgrade shaft for free...but I would like this to be a mfg notice to the public, not just dealer rumor...

I definitely agree with this, Nautique should man-up and cover all cost related to prop shafts breaking, they should even come pick up your boat and bring it back to you after its fixed.
This is bad and they have an issue.

[Nautiquehunter]

And they should give you a paid vacation any where in the world and a new tow vehicle.