Saildrive gaiter

[zoidberg]

Looking at a boat fitted with a Volvo Md 17D 36hp and a saildrive with a gaiter. Could anyone suggest a 'ballpark' cost for the replacement of the gaiter?

 

[Tranona]

Looking at a boat fitted with a Volvo Md 17D 36hp and a saildrive with a gaiter. Could anyone suggest a 'ballpark' cost for the replacement of the gaiter?

This is the main seal? Then just over £300 for the kit and 10 hours for 2 people. Plus for an MD 17 several tins of spinach to be able to lift the monster of an engine. Worth changing oil and lower seals at the same time.

 

[Turnnidge]

+1, when we first bought Carina we had the seal changed at about £1500. Having seen it done I will do it myself next time, although it very much depends on access on your boat. Carina has a hatch in the cockpit floor, so getting to the back of the engine and top of the leg is good.

 

[jmuir1]

Hi
Have a volvo md25l in Bavaria Ocean. Had to replace gaitor on purchase. After seeing cost £1500-£1700 I decided to do it myself. Also better to change seals in the leg aa well. If I can do it I reckon most people can with a little research
J

 

[johnalison]

My gaiter was changed a year or two ago a couple of years later than scheduled but was still in pristine condition. Of course the gaiter should be changed if necessary, but if it and its flange looks OK I wouldn't worry about the odd year or so.

 

[bigwow]

To me the "gaiter" is the fairing rubber from leg to hull. If that's what you are referring to buy the Yanmar one it will fit and is cheaper.

 

[duncan99210]

I paid the yard (Ionion, Preveza) the princely sum of €600 for the labour to fit a new diaphragm to my Saildrive. The mechanic noted that the final drive seals had gone and replaced them as well for an additional €30 for parts; no extra labour charges.

 

[zoidberg]

I'm pleased to say my friend has had his offer accepted. I've passed on the kind and helpful comments above which will, I'm sure, save him some uncertainty and beer-tokens. Thanks, all.