bent prop shaft on bravo 1
 

What all is involved w/ replacing this? What kind of cost to have it done? 1990 Bravo 1. Thanks for any advice.

Bill what the hell!!!!you get it back on the water and you hit something?????I thought Mike had bad luck...Did my valve covers work out for you??If they did you can send me a check
Don Veldink
2036 Breeze Dr. Holland Mi.49424
if not just drop them off at my Dads whan you get a chance...
Don

no no.. send me the check. i want some of this action LOL! hehe.. I am broke I had to try :D :D :D :D

never even made it to the water Don. I've got the covers, hoping to see you this weekend in my f-ing boat. Still have a chance, might be out of money though. ha ha

Just had to replace both on my 96' Bravo I's thanks to a rock in the Florida Keys. Shafts are about $450. Shaft, seal kit and labor: $1,000 per side. I believe that I read you were considering having a mechanic straighten the shaft, not worth it in my opinion. Any runout and it will cause premature wear on the seal, never mind the vibration and subsequent potential damage to the rest of the drive. I just had to suck it up and replace 'em. This is a great link:

riskhttp://www.mercruiserparts.com/Show_pictures3.asp?dnbr=809808%2096&ivar=images/CRUISER/809808.96/8.png&inbr=1943&bnbr=22&bdesc=GEAR+HOUSING+%28BRAV O+I%29

It will give you an idea on prices.

Mike