Got one for you all:
I'm using a boat that has a 70hp Yamaha, prop driven. It's had a crack in the lower unit, in the casing back by where the prop
connects to the drive shaft. A new lower units costs around $800. I'm not having much luck finding a used lower unit. I'm wondering if I could have it welded? I know it's not the preferred method, but I've seen it done on other boats. Can anyone suggest someone who has actually done this kind of welding? Or other suggestions?
And no, I didn't hit anything or crack the lower unit. The owner's son thought he was driving the Miss Bud in shallow water.

Kev

kev, yes you can have it welded and as far as being prefered you can have it back to new condition and just as strong there is a place in kent that does props and lower units can't remember the name but are in the phone book had some work done there myself and am totaly happy and still lasting

Thanks Doug, I think I found the place you were referring to, Seattle-Propeller: http://www.seattle-propeller.com/

Let me know if that rings a bell. How much did they charge you? Just curious, again, thanks!

Kev

kev yes this is the place, i think it was 60.00. not much of a repair, it wasn't that bad but they do good work good luck