lost my outdrive at the Delta!!!

[driveless]

I lost my volvo 280 outdrive at the Sacramento Delta last sunday! Whatever I hit busted it off at the steering fork and helmet, leaving the transom mount intact except for a crack up by the rubber block. The outdrive went to the bottom. What should I replace it with? The motor is a chevy 350 (volvo AQ255A). I have insurance but I only valued the boat at $5300 when I got the policy. Do newer Volvo outdrives (SX, duoprop, etc) use the same bolt pattern to mount the transom mount to the transom? What about the bell housing, etc??? So many questions...
thanks,
-driveless

[Havasu Hangin']

Originally posted by driveless:
I lost my volvo 280 outdrive at the Sacramento Delta last sunday!...So many questions...
I'm sorry to hear that. I know this doesn't help, but to be safe, you should always follow someone with local knowledge.
I bet the guys at Outdrive Exchange will know. (949) 548-2044.
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[driveless]

Unfortunately I WAS the local! I had been through that stretch of water at least 5 times this summer... Was that you following me?!?! Ha ha!
I called Outdrive Exchange. They want $6900 for a new 280 not including transom mount, shift cable, etc... I might go back to where the outdrive came off with a mask, snorkel and fins!!!!
-driveless

[Havasu Hangin']

Originally posted by driveless:
Unfortunately I WAS the local! I had been through that stretch of water at least 5 times this summer...I might go back to where the outdrive came off with a mask, snorkel and fins!
Man, if you were the local...those poor guys following you... http://www.goldenplasma.f2s.com/foru...confused36.gif
Those Swedes will get you every time. What did the Outdrive Exchange say about bolting up a Duoprop to your exsisting pattern? http://www.goldenplasma.f2s.com/foru...confused46.gif
Does your boat look like this one?
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[This message has been edited by Havasu Hangin' (edited September 04, 2001).]

[driveless]

Yea, that's my boat. Nice photo, as you can't really tell that the drive is missing!!! ha ha ha... That's Ron standing guard during the towing. I must have down below hiding :-)
I didn't ask Ourdrive Exchange about bolt patterns. I will probably be taking my boat there to get an estimate for insurance.
-driveless

[Havasu Hangin']

You know, I think they make Bravo adapters. A used Bravo unit, gimble, controls, and trim pump would not be much more than you're going to spend on that Swedish unit...and you would get power trim. Just a thought. http://www.goldenplasma.f2s.com/foru...es/happy34.gif
I had the Outdrive Exchange do some work for me when I lived in OC, because they were one of the few who knew Volvos. There's a couple place on the web (in Florida) who may beat them in pricing.
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[Hustler]

Welcome too the boards buddy, you should move this to the hot boat hot spots forum you will get more peolple to reply. Did you call the insurance company yet?
Hustler

[Chestah Cheetah]

Driveless, I wouldn't rule out sabotage - that guy Hustler has this thing about prop boats. http://www.goldenplasma.f2s.com/foru...s/scared04.gif
j/k

[driveless]

Hustler - yup, called AAA and filed a claim. They are going to send out a rep to take a look.
Chesta - Thanks for the tip. Hustler towed me back to the ramp after my 'incident'. He has already told me to put a jet pump in it!!!
Havasu - I certainly will consider replacing what is left of the Volvo and replacing it with a Mercruiser. And power trim would be a real bonus! I need to find out how much $$$ I will get from insurance, and how bad the transom is damaged...
When you say 'bravo adapter', where is the 'adaptation' taking place? At the bell housing or the transom mount or the ???
-driveless

[Hustler]

Hey Chris, glad to see I'm not the only one still at it this late. I cant wait to get home, this outta town shit is like eating stail krackers man this sucks, hey CC send the monkey this way i can use a little trouble in my life right now.
Hustler