This don't look good.

[Weskitoo]

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Here's my new one. 19 foot Thundercraft/playtime. 4.3 GM V6 80 hours on it.

 

[nola mike]

IDK Bondo. I have a new boat and I'm not going to put anymore money in this one. It wasn't that nice when I bought it. But I dumped a few thousand into it and enjoyed it for the past 5 years. The 3 liter GM engine is in very good condition. New seats, new bimini top. I just had the EZ loader trailer sand blasted and repainted black. I'm at a dilemma. If I part it out, what do I do with the hull?

You can look for a used drive on craigslist. This time of year especially can get one for a few hundred. You'll get more if you part it out, if you feel like it. Most likely you'll have to pay someone to take the hull.

 

[redneck joe]

That they actually stand behind!

yep

 

[Weskitoo]

I'm thinking about donating it to charity. They take cars, trucks and boats running or not. Then I could write off a couple thousand on taxes.

 

[thumpar]

If you do donate it make sure you disclose the damage so someone doesn't get burned.

 

[Weskitoo]

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This is what I need. They cost about $300 for both. I know their made out of quality steel but, Geez Louise.....

 

[inside0ut]

This is what I need. They cost about $300 for both. I know their made out of quality steel but, Geez Louise.....

Hopefully that the kit with bearings included. I have found just the gears for $170 and a kit with gears, bearing and everything for that price. I am in the same boat (lol) as you, blew the yoke seal and now im just waiting for the tool to ship for further teardown.

 

[Weskitoo]

I have so many specialty Mercruiser tools I could start a tool crib.