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Default Rumor of Ethanol causing older outboard engines to 'blow up'?

On Sat, 03 Nov 2007 09:29:20 -0400, HK wrote:

I think the bill, if he posts it here, will cause a few giggles. I'm
guessing $7500-$10000 if his labor estimates are correct.


It's possible but my time estimate may be high. Better to be
surprised on the low side than the other way around. I had a tranny
done on my old Bertram 33 and it ran about $3500. That was a much
easier job from a labor standpoint but the parts were very pricey. The
manufacturer is suggesting that this one just needs new hydraulic
seals. The expensive thing is getting it in and out.