Outdrive damage, can this be fixed, or is it a replacement?

[lrdchaos]

Hit and underwater rock pile on the last trip of the season. Boat is currently in the shop for fiberglass work, along with outdrive work. What do you recommend for the damage to the outdrive?

 

[racerone]

I would say replace the drive.----Any more pictures ?

 

[lrdchaos]

Not at this time, it’s at the shop.

 

[flashback]

By no means am I an expert, I would be looking for a new drive.

 

[alldodge]

Get a new/used lower with same ratio

 

[tank1949]

Is it leaking OD lube? Crack difficult to see in photo. Bravo 3??????? If not leaking lube, and difficult to find a reasonably priced OD, perhaps TIG? Used and good Alphas ae much easier to find than Bravos.

 

[racerone]

Yes----Many cracks can be welded.------But likely the housing will be distorted .-----Internal parts will not fit or be lined up correctly !!!

 

[achris]

With everybody else, that drive is 'good night'. We call it 'scrap aluminium'...

 

[lrdchaos]

I appreciate the feedback guys, it’s going to be an insurance deal so I wanted to verify the shop and my thoughts.

 

[JASinIL2006]

Ouch…

 

[tank1949]

I appreciate the feedback guys, it’s going to be an insurance deal so I wanted to verify the shop and my thoughts.

If insurance, let your Good Neighbor resolve it!