Same old story - this time it's my turn.
Bought an old boat (1997 37 ft Egg Harbor Convert.) to use as a liveaboard in the FL Keys, 1 year into ownership I end up getting a great deal on an apartment (unbeatable deal). I start thinking about selling it, put it up for a pretty cheap price (20k, negotiable, hoping for 15k) and on the very first test run of the motors for a prospective buyer, she develops a trans fluid leak.. I've run these motors without issue right until it comes time for sale. Gotta love that! I'm not mad, but just love the timing. I will most likely be pulling her out of the water to get the bottom paint re-done, etc.. however, does anyone have any guidance on how big of a deal this is? I've done some regular research and find references that it can be done without pulling the motors and then other sources that say motor must be pulled. If the motor has to be pulled it might be time to just fire sale the boat and take the hit as it's costing a bit to keep it in the water each month. While I enjoy hanging on her on the weekends, I really don't NEED her anymore. Hell I'd even just let someone live on her if they cover the slip cost at this point.
So what's the verdict, pull the motors for this rear seal replacement or can it be done without that hassle?
Bought an old boat (1997 37 ft Egg Harbor Convert.) to use as a liveaboard in the FL Keys, 1 year into ownership I end up getting a great deal on an apartment (unbeatable deal). I start thinking about selling it, put it up for a pretty cheap price (20k, negotiable, hoping for 15k) and on the very first test run of the motors for a prospective buyer, she develops a trans fluid leak.. I've run these motors without issue right until it comes time for sale. Gotta love that! I'm not mad, but just love the timing. I will most likely be pulling her out of the water to get the bottom paint re-done, etc.. however, does anyone have any guidance on how big of a deal this is? I've done some regular research and find references that it can be done without pulling the motors and then other sources that say motor must be pulled. If the motor has to be pulled it might be time to just fire sale the boat and take the hit as it's costing a bit to keep it in the water each month. While I enjoy hanging on her on the weekends, I really don't NEED her anymore. Hell I'd even just let someone live on her if they cover the slip cost at this point.
So what's the verdict, pull the motors for this rear seal replacement or can it be done without that hassle?
