Outdrive Seal Replacement

[Kevin-Shearer]

I have an opportunity to buy a pretty nice boat at a descent price. Owner states that the outdrive seal needs replaced. Its a 3.0 OMC with cobra outdrive. I'm not extemely mechanical but can handle some work. How difficult is this? And if I was to pay to have this done what would be the average cost? Appreciate any help here.

 

[MikDee]

Re: Outdrive Seal Replacement

We need more info? there's more then one seal in the outdrive.

 

[DJ]

Re: Outdrive Seal Replacement

Moving to I/O questions.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Outdrive Seal Replacement

Owner states that the outdrive seal needs replaced.

Ayuh,......

Ifthis is the Big Seal, that seals the Outdriveto the Hull,......
It Usually means theTransom is Rotten,+ needs Replacing.........

That combined with the fact it's OMC powered is probably Why it's so Cheap........

And if I was to pay to have this done what would be the average cost?

About 5 or 10 Times the value of the boat,... After the repair.......

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: Outdrive Seal Replacement

Run Forest! Run!! OMC 3.0 with problems,not worth it!! Maybe if it was a free boat....

 

[Kevin-Shearer]

Re: Outdrive Seal Replacement

Bond-o & Gary --- Would you still be worried if it was an aluminum boat. Owner claims the OMC runs good?? The boat is a 1988 Lund 2100 Baron. I'm getting this boat extremely cheap because of the trade I'm making which I have very little money in. A boat I bought right and fixed up. (He wants smaller - I want bigger). I don't mind putting money or work into this as this is a boat that would work really well for the water and type of fishing I do. I'll probably put a new floor in it and do alot of cosmetic stuff to it but when it comes to that engine and drive I've read enough on here to be concerned. I really value your opinioin and would appreciate some "tough love" knowledge here .