Winter Repairs

When the Aqua Villa was hauled out last winter we new there were repairs in her future. Last summer the port transmission started to creep when ever the engine was running. Rather than end up in a situation where the transmission would not disengage or not shift we thought it best to have Dr. Jerry (owner) at Island City Harbor Marina, Sabula, Ia. take a look at her. With the exception of needing about 20,000 lbs of pull to separate the transmission from engine everything is going quite well. The repairs will include replacing both the forward and reverse clutch packs and assorted springs and retainer clips. The clutch packs are located in the smooth band area of the shaft looking gizmos and are about six inches in diameter. Jerry was very pleased with condition of the internal parts surfaces as they looked like new for the most part. No metal filings, burnt bearing surfaces. or pitting to be found, all great news. The other issue was a water intrusion problem at the rear of the swim platform where the rub rail is attached. With the rub rail removed it was easy to see what the problem was, holes from a previous repair attempt and a general drying out of the rail sealant to which it is embedded. After a good cleaning, a bit of sanding, a dab of 5200, and a new polyurethane selant job we should be as good as new. It will end up being a three step project to get it back together, but the job will be done right. No fiberglass repair was needed letting us get everything finished before ice out this spring.

Aqua Villa Staff