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Volvo Penta Model 2003 Sail Drive Boot Leaks

mattgatt

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I am having my 38' sloop hauled out tomorrow in S. Florida and the 2 mechanics that looked at the issue (small leak around the rubber saildrive boot) could't tell me how long it would take them in terms of hours, to replace. Neither had done the job before. Looking for parts and any other thoughts.
 
I have not done one in a long time. If I recall correctly there is an inner boot and an outer protective cover. If it really is the inner accordion boot (inside the boat) that is leaking the entire unit will need to come off from the inside of the boat. I would really make sure it is the boot leaking and not something else before I begin this job. It is quite a job for such a small engine, and if not done correctly it will leak again. I do not believe that there is an aftermarket boot available so you might be stuck paying for the original Volvo boot.
 
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