Hit a submerged tree and now leaking all kinds of fluids! Help

[darobait]

I ran over a submerged tree last week running about 40mph... The tree was about the size of a grown mans Thigh! It rocked me pretty good and fortunately I was only 1000 yards from the mouth of the creek where the ramp is...
I got it home and looked at it and could not see any "physical" cracks or damage to the Lower unit but it was pouring Gear lube out of the middle of the Propeller.... Also, Hydraulic fluid is leaking from the motor trim now as well.....
You guys that have been down this road before; what all am I looking at here? What should I anticipate damage wise? 2003 225 Optimax
Thanks for the help in advance...

[EuropeanAM]

First, I'm going to STRONGLY urge you to have a Certified or Master Technician check over your engine, jackplate, transom, gearcase, etc. The kind of force you're talking about CAN, and OFTEN DOES present damage in any (or all) of these areas.

As an initial check on the gearcase, place the control in NEUTRAL. While focusing ONLY on the dimple in the end of the propshaft- spin the prop by hand. If you can see ANY wiggle, wobble or oblong movement- the propshaft is bent.

The gearcase WILL need to be torn down and each individual component inspected.

Trim system will need to be checked, as it's likely that one of the crosspins (or cylinder rams) has been bent.

Essentially EVERY SINGLE securing mechanism for the engine needs to be "assumed damaged until and unless proven otherwise".

I know this isn't what you want to hear.... but if you have insurance, it's time to call in a claim.

[darobait]

Thanks so much for the input! I do have insurance and have already talked with them....Thankfully it is covered but I just didn't know what I was about to get into.... Sounds like I am on a fun journey ahead that involves time and money!

[The Sanch]

When I hit a stump and saw that fluid, it turned out to be a pinion that exploded inside my lower end and punctured through my lower end. Luckily my insurance covered it and I got a brand new lower end. Good luck!

[darobait]

got it fixed! Thank goodness for insurance... Total damage was $4,182...
New Lower unit housing
Power trim unit

Hope it last a while now!

[EuropeanAM]

Glad to hear you got it fixed!