89' 2001 bent strut?? or normal

Rob,
The strut shouldn't be bent but more important is the strut/shaft/engine alignment. Did they do it when you had it in for service?

Welcome to CCfan. Get some pictures and a short story to Keith so he can put it up in the diaries.

Thanks for the info. I did go ahead and have them put a new strut on. No Cracks in the hull. I just had it out on the water today in between Easter get togethers and it drove out Great!! Looking forward to a great summer. Here is a link to a couple of pics hopefully they show up. I have not done this before. Thanks again!

http://i855.photobucket.com/albums/ab115/rojen2817/Boat%20Pics/blackberrypics029.jpg

http://i855.photobucket.com/albums/ab115/rojen2817/Boat%20Pics/blackberrypics028.jpg

Sandy,
If the strut is bent, then you will feel a bind when turning the prop shaft. (or you have a alignment problem) You can also measure from each chine to the prop shaft at the strut to confirm the bend. For the shaft, you should use a dial indicator clamped to the strut The max TIR is .003" You will also want to remove the prop and measure for the max .003 on the prop taper as close to the prop shaft nut as possible. If the strut is bent, then many have had good luck having it straightened. Some prop shops can do it or a machine shop with a hydraulic press. Report back with what you find and we'll go from there.

I have an 89 2001. just bought it three weeks ago. Was on the lake today and hit something big. When i trailered it I could tell the strut was bent slightly to the right. It is visible enough.
BTW you guys really know your stuff. I have been reading these forums on some issues the boat has and ya'll seem spot on on how to fix them. I often wonder if ya'll are all mechanics. Unfortunately I am not the mechanically inclined,though I want to learn to take care of "The Betty" (that is what my wife named her) myself. I guess it is just a matter of digging in and learning.
I will post a pic soon. She sems like a good ole girl, just needs some tlc. The oil pressure is running high, even in idle and may replace the oil pressure sending unit to see if that helps. It also needs a depthfinder, new tach, and a couple of other things, but man she runs strong. I am looking forward to putting her back in shape.

Here are pics of the strut/shaft.

Sandy,
Yes, it's bent.

SkiDIM is a good source.

You will need new cutlass bearings & also packing material for the shaft gland.

That strut took a hard hit, so the shaft could be bent too.