I have a 1989 Glastron Futura with the mercruiser alpha one sterndrive. It started leaking gear oil out of it when I put it away for the winter. I am not a mechanic nor do I have the proper tools to do it myself, So I took it to the boat shop to fix it. They called me back and told me they had the lower unit apart but the upper failed the pressure test.
The mechanic said to do this was quite extensive and would take 5 hours labor and the total cost with parts to get it back together would be $1000.
This sound high to me especially when I have seen replacement sterndrives for $1300 to $1500. Does this sound like a normal estimate?
I am only looking for a price range. I live in Washington state.
Thanks for any advice.
The mechanic said to do this was quite extensive and would take 5 hours labor and the total cost with parts to get it back together would be $1000.
This sound high to me especially when I have seen replacement sterndrives for $1300 to $1500. Does this sound like a normal estimate?
I am only looking for a price range. I live in Washington state.
Thanks for any advice.