Bad transmission - Help near Sarasota?

[Rockinar]

Was on my way to Texas from Florida and the forward drive clutch pack went out in my Hurth 100 transmission. Been stranded here for a couple weeks and cant get any help to remove it. Called some shops around Florida and they say they can fix it if I can get it to them. Just cant get anyone to help. Every mechanic I have been given a phone number for says “Sorry, busy for weeks to months.”

Anyone know someone near Sarasota/Bradonton or even St Pete/Tampa area know a mechanic willing to help? I dont know what to short of just flying home for the holiday to refresh, and come back and attempt it myself. I think I have mechanical ability, just never done it before and hate to break something and make matters go from bad to worse. Im n a marina and the boat is floating so I have that much going for me.

[NCboatrx]

Contact Rick Myrick at RNR Marine in Bradenton. He is good but always busy.
rick@rnrmarineinc.com
Ph:941 840 1767

Stanley

[tkeithlu]

Rockinar, did you get help? Replacing a transmission is within your capability if you still can't find a mechanic. If you are simply swaping out, there aren't that many connections or adjustments to be made.

[Manateeman]

The Green Frog is giving you great advice. This isn’t a difficult job.
Merry Christmas
The manatee crew