Lower unit gash/crack volvo pento help

[known fact]

I am looking at buying a used 2002 glaston with a volvo 3.0 pento, but the problem is the lower unit has been repaird. the picture is not the actual lower unit it's just to show you where the damage is. The red is where is it is welded and the black is where its cracked. Will i have to replace this lower unit if i chose to buy this boat? Thanks in advance for your feedback

 

[synergy141]

Re: Lower unit gash/crack volvo pento help

make sure it isnt leaking any oil , did the seller disclose how the leg was damaged?

 

[slasmith1]

Re: Lower unit gash/crack volvo pento help

if it was damaged where you said I would find another boat if you are dead set on that one make an offer as if you need to immediatly pay for a new lower unit.

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: Lower unit gash/crack volvo pento help

Ask the seller how it happened...we know they hit something.
Get the price of a new lower and figure a couple hundred or so for labor and deduct that from the negotiated price.
Hopefully you are getting a good deal on the boat to start with.
I would be concerned as to how well the rest of the boat was taken care of.
When were the bellows and impeller last changed and all of that..Factor that into the selling price too...

 

[known fact]

Re: Lower unit gash/crack volvo pento help

he said that he hit a rock at a high speed at no more than 40mph, and yes the price was discounted by $1000 and he is willing to negotiate another price