Prop shaft bent

rwx · **Joined:** Thu Jul 10, 2008 3:17 pm **Posts:** 18

I just hit a stump, and bent the prop shaft (SX-M1 drive). How hard is it to replace the shaft? I have a Sealoc book, and it looks like the main problem is getting a tool to pull the bearing housing. Does the prop shaft come out freely after that?

Thanks,

Richard

Paul I. · **Posted:** Thu Apr 12, 2012 2:39 pm

How much is a lower end?? In the long run, it could be cheaper & better.

In other words, for a few $$ more replace the lower end rather than the shaft. Ask your self, who old is the drive, is there other damage, how much more will it cost??? Labor cost, I think it would be cheaper too. Unbolt the old lower end and bolt the new one on!

boater · **Posted:** Thu Apr 12, 2012 3:06 pm

Is it too far gone to have straightened ?

Flying Sushi · **Posted:** Thu Apr 12, 2012 3:37 pm

If it was a collision, your insurance should take care the repair work ….. It might be worth to look into it..

LouC · **Posted:** Thu Apr 12, 2012 5:57 pm

If you have insurance I'd use it for a legit claim, that propshaft alone is about 600 bucks plus installation. Still cheaper than a Volvo lower which can run as high as 4000 depending on if you get used or not.

rwx · **Joined:** Thu Jul 10, 2008 3:17 pm **Posts:** 18

Thanks for all the advice. I am going to submit a claim to insurance. The estimate from the repair shop was $850 (minimum) parts, $360-450 labor.

Paul I. · **Posted:** Fri Apr 13, 2012 10:29 am

Good luck with it all! Just price every thing out first. At "$850 (minimum)" you could come in a little higher!

gregs · **Posted:** Fri Apr 13, 2012 2:35 pm

Add the cost of the correct VP service manual.

ric · **Posted:** Fri Apr 13, 2012 3:02 pm

http://orlando.craigslist.org/boa/2945723993.html

problem solved! Be out in the water within an hour!

Jafo4U · **Joined:** Wed Jun 22, 2011 2:33 am **Posts:** 1026

ric wrote:

http://orlando.craigslist.org/boa/2945723993.html

problem solved! Be out in the water within an hour!

Good hunting!

Paul I. · **Posted:** Tue Apr 17, 2012 9:49 am

Here is a link to prices: http://www.marinepartsexpress.com/vp_outdrives.htm

Rebuilt, the whole drive. $3,500. New $6,700. The lower end should cost less.

rwx · **Joined:** Thu Jul 10, 2008 3:17 pm **Posts:** 18

Thanks for all the advice. Insurance will cover it, so I took it to the local boat shop.

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