Thread: lower unit damage

Hey guys,

Just got back from the Red River and had to get towed back to the launch, due to hitting a rock jettie and tearingup the lower unit and prop, any ideas if it is hard to replace? It's a 90 hp opti-max, merc. Anythoughts on what it will cost to have repaired? Thanks

Nathan

if the prop shart is damaged it can get expensive. my Johnson 120 LU cost 2200 to replace due to a bent shar and housing our of round. hit your knees and start praying.

Hope you have a strong constitution. Anywhere from $500 to $2500. If it's a little older, start lookin for a parts motor. Good luck with the fix.

Just putting another L/U on is pretty easy.

Start searching Craigslist and Ebay........It took me 6 months to find one but the cost savings over new ($2700 new vs. $350 used) were well worth the wait.....

I fished all spring with just my TM...... putting in at the bay that I was going to fish....pain in the bu** but at least not as painful on my wallet....

If u have insurance all you have to pay is deductible, just take it to shop

I suggest you Check out a company called SEI , Or Stern Drive engineering they sell brand new lower units for around 800.00, I know a man who operates a boat repair facility that has bought several units from them and has had no problems with them. Just a thought.

The Web address for Sterndrive engineering is Stern Drive, SternDrives, Sterndrive Engineering