Any suggestions on what to do with a 'semi-serviceable' Volvo-Penta
Saildrive S130?
OK, a bit of background: we had just departed Opua, NZ for
Fiji in April when the
engine struggled then died. Long story short, we had to return and
lift out for full diagnosis: a failed needle bearing in the top assembly.
It was impossible to find a replacement assembly, at least any time soon, but we had the option of
buying a whole new
Saildrive at a (small) discount. Gulp, OK then. We switched it out and were gone in 24 hrs.
Months later, now back in Oz, we have time to sit back and think what to do with the original, which we've been carrying as ballast ever since. Namely: (a) have it refurbished for resale, (b) advertise
for sale 'as is' and hope someone out there needs the leg and bottom assembly only, or (c) toss it and accept the entire loss.
Option (a) is probably expensive and a risk, if we can't subsequently find someone who wants a hand-me-down Saildrive.
Option (c) is difficult to accept. I'm still grieving the initial loss.
So does that only leave option (b) or does anyone else out there have any bright ideas...?