Re: How big a project to replace OMC stringer outdrive?
For what it is worth, I have a "White Boat Anchor". When I bought the boat it was attached to, it is working quite well even though while refurbing, it has become obvious the previous owner(s) performed little to no maintenance and corrosion control. The refurbing continues. ALL of the parts I have replaced so far have been available Via the Internet and quite reasonable from what I can tell. The Drive I am working on is a tad older, (mid 70's), but appears to be quite simple in design. Which is good for me because I am not a mechanic but I learn fast. If I had to hire an OMC mechanic to do what I am doing now, it would be cost prohibitive. I have no complaints about the drive, just the previous owner(s) lack of Ownership Pride. If something does happen to the intricate parts in the Upper Gear Case or Lower Gearcase in the near future, I would want to send it to a Good OMC mechanic. There are good recomendations on this board and others for leads to them. As time goes on, I suspect some of the more complicated problems I will be able to fix. Part of the adventure I guess. My biggest assets are a complete set of Repair Manuals, my want to learn and overcome, and this board and others like it. Hell, even the "Black Boat Anchors" help out quite a bit. So, the Peanut Gallery has spoken.
