Wakesetter XTI Vibration

[XTIsmashpad]

Hello all!

 

First time post here. I own a 2004 Malibu Wakesetter XTi 23' with the 383 hammer engine. Last night on the lake I noticed that as soon as I surpassed 2000rpm I started to get a bad vibration that could be felt in the steering wheel. The boat would only do 44mph, the top speed has typically been between 46-48 depending on load. I checked the transmission oil, it was lower than usual. I did not notice an excess of oil in the compartment. I am thinking a bearing is going, just curious if anyone else has experienced this or if anyone knows what I should check first, thank you in advance!

[Bozboat]

Any dings on your prop?

could you put on the spare prop and see if the vibration goes away?

[XTIsmashpad]

I didn't actually look at that yet. I will check that out. 

[XTIsmashpad]

My concern though is that the oil in the transmission or gear reduction box is low. 

[UWSkier]

Transmission fluid low shouldn't really give you a vibration.  Usually low fluid in the transmission means you get slower lockup in and out of gear.  Look at prop and strut.  You'd be surprised how a tiny ding in the prop can vibrate.

[XTIsmashpad]

Thank you all for the help, I really appreciate this!