Yes, I know it would be better to fix it now but... This is a 25 year
old boat that is only in the water a total of 10-20 hours a year.
Can't I just limp it along by checking the level before I put in in the
water every time and do a complete drain and refill at the end of the
season? This will cost me maybe $10 a year and probably keep me going
until this boat is too old to put in the water safely. I really love
the look and style of this boat and the engine runs great. But really
this oil leak is only one of many symptoms of age. It has a ton of
little problems like this that, if I had them all professionaly
repaired, would cost more than I have invested in the boat. If I can
put $50-$60 a year to patch these little problems and make this boat
last me another 5 years, I'd be happy. I'm only asking for another 100
operating hours. That's why I asked how much to reseal the outdrive.
If it's $100, I'd go ahead and do it. If it's $500, I'll take my
chances and make sure to keep it topped off. Am I nuts?