Sheriff's office to replace dive‑boat motor after in‑service damage; commissioners approve replacement
After inspection found a bent prop shaft and potential gearbox failure, the sheriff's office decided to replace rather than repair a 2022 Mercury 200hp outboard on its dive boat; commissioners approved using insurance and budgeted funds to replace the motor.
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Steve Lehman of the sheriff's office described routine maintenance that revealed a bent prop shaft and significant wobble; repair was estimated near $9,500 while a full motor replacement would cost about $13,500. Lehman said the office has insurance proceeds available and expected replacement to be more cost‑effective over the vessel's remaining service life.
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