leaking outdrive

[P50mike]

I'm new here, Just bought a 1987 Wellcraft 19' cuddy w/ 165hp mercruiser/Alpha 1 outdrive from a friend. Hasn't been used much for two yrs. Drove it, bought it, put it away. Next day I found a small puddle of watery green lubricant below the outdrive. It appears to be seeping out of small hole on right forward side of lower unit. I'm new to I/O system and would like to know if this is a serious problem or how expensive it will be to get fixed. Can I drive the boat as is and get it fixed next week? I looked for help in the archives with no luck, thanks!

 

[alcan]

Re: leaking outdrive

Hi Mike<br />Welcome to the board.I think you may have posted this question in the wrong catagory. The moderators will probably move to the I/O inboard catagory. Mike anytime you buy a new used boat there are several things that need to be inspected before use. The outdrive is one. This should have been inspected before the purchess. I would not use the boat until this problem is solved. If you are mechanicly inclined you can buy a manual and do the inspection and service work yourself. If not have the work done at a reputable dealer or repair center. When purchessing a boat allways make the deal contingent on inspection. Of course the buyer pays for the inspections. A few hundred now can save a few thousand later.

 

[JB]

Re: leaking outdrive

Moving to I/O