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    Repair or replace with aftermarket Mercruiser outdrive?

    Bought boat about 3 months ago, brought it in for outdrive service and the shope called me in to show me the work it needs. $5,000 quote from that shop. I pulled it out fast. The boat is an 84 and I only paid 5K for it. I have several mobile mechanics who will do the work at a very reasonable...
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    Outdrive needs work...Advice....

    Today is my birthday and I received bad news. The guy from Maveric Marine in Van Nuys called me and asked that I come down to see what needs to be done and why. The bellows was in fact leaking, the u-joints are very rusted? gimbal bearing, steering shaft?all in all it is about a $5,000 quote to...
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    New (to me) Boat advice...1984 Sea Ray SRV 225...

    Greetings all...another forum for a new communication. Forums are GREAT! I've learned so much and gained so much knowledge from sharing experiences with people in the same "boat". OK, anyway...I purchased a 1984 Sea Ray SRV 225, about the same as the 23' Weekender of the following years. The...
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