Broken Outboard ?

[randallt]

I just broke the skag (bottom tab) 0ff my Mercury Optimax 135. What is it going to cost me to have that fixed. I feel like crying, but no one is hurt or sick and I know it can be fixed, but would like to know if anyone else has had to have one replaced and what did it cost. I will drive myself crazy between now and Tuesday. It broke the bottom two inches off and the remaining part is bent a little.

Any insight would be appreciated.

[Valv]

Don't cry, it's a common thing. Find any prop repair shop or a dealer (they have people) or a good aluminum welder and they will be able to fix you up.

I'd say $ 50.00 max, but $ 100.00 won't surprise me. I would pay more if I was you.

[delmuts]

as valv said no big thing, but from what i hear is you better figure $200-$300. if they do it right , they will remove the lower unit,cut off the old skag, weld a new one on and fill in any imperfections and then repaint it. then put it back together.

[randallt]

Thanks guys, I feel better after hearing that. I was thinking it could be $1500 or so. I won't let it ruin what is left of the weekend now. I really appreciate the responses.

[Valv]

Three hundres dollars ?? Geeez, what kinda of $@#&^%$ criminal are they ? Oh well, I forgot it's "Boat stuff" everything is $@#&^%$ high.....

[randallt]

All right, I am down crying. Thanks for the replies. I called around and ended up taking it to R&R marine in Shakopee. $185 and they will have it back in 3 days. I must say, I have a Lund, so I called the Marina across the street from R&R, they were going to charge me $400 and would not have it done for several days. I may have been able to find a place to do it for less, but R&R was convenient and the two times I have talked to them on the phone, they have been extremely helpful and polite.

My plug for R&R.