lsufan71
Contributing Member
I have the opportunity to buy a 1999 Regal 17' ski boat in otherwise excellent condition for really cheap. The problems are in the below pics. The bottom of the gimbal ring has pieces broken off and a piece of the bell housing is broken off at the left side of the gimbal ring (at the hing pin). I'm confident in my mechanical abilities. Although I've never worked on an outdrive, I'm sure I wouldn't have a problem getting it done. The knuckleheads who got to it first just sliced through the bellows, water hose, and shift cable. Everything other than the shift cable probably needed replacing anyway. I'm sure I can get my hands on the rest of the outdrive that's not seen in the pics.
My questions for you guys: ever seen damage like this before? Is it worth the trouble? Am I looking at more than $2,000 of parts to get it in running condition?
My questions for you guys: ever seen damage like this before? Is it worth the trouble? Am I looking at more than $2,000 of parts to get it in running condition?