Boat by net ??

[PeteV]

Does anyone know of a good website to post some questions (and get some good awnsers ) about boats? I have a mercruiser outdrive that grenated some gears and am trying to see how hard it is to rebuild one.

Thanks Pete

 

[mark777]

PeterV,

You might want to give "MarineEngine.com discussions" a try. Pretty good and have a big outborad section too.

Mark

 

[PeteV]

Thanks Mark, I will give them a try.
Any others???
Thanks Pete

 

[thcri]

Pete,

Is it possible you hit something or is it just wearing out? If you think you hit something your homeowners insurance should pay for it? I know mine will. Otherwise, about 8 years ago my dad and I checked into rebuilding ours and we found that buying a rebuilt was cheaper and faster. I don't know prices today so check both ways.

murph

 

[PeteV]

THCRI, no, I bought this boat used. it is a 1987 3.0 litre. Boat had not been used for a couple of seasons, I changed all the fluids, including the outdrive oil, It was full of oil. Outdrive seized up, drained lots of water and a little oil out of it, top drive gears missing some teeth. found a messed up seal on the driveshaft. Previous owner said he replaced waterpump not to long ago. O well. Have manual, looks like I need some special tools to do the job. trying to see if it is worth doing myself or just exchange . trying to see if the aftermarket parts are any good, messed up the upper housing pretty bad. OEM overhaul around $2000 plus core
Thanks for the help
Pete

 

[ronjhall]

Pete
It may be worth a call to this place for outdrive or parts.
Luken Marina.

 

[Wannafish]

Pete,

A 1987 3.0 Litre Mercrusier should have an Alpha 1 outdrive. I seem them go for ~ $1,200-1,500 rebuilt all the time. Used ones can be had for ~$1000.00. Watch the classifieds and get some "Boat Trader" type magazines for your area.

Just my $.02

 

[billbobtlh]

Here is another great site.

marinemechanic.com

 

[chucko]

thehulltruth.com
iboats.com
boatered.com

 

[PeteV]

Thanks everyone , I will do some homework and see what the best way to go is

Thanks Pete