Doctor Handyman
New Member
My 1997 GTX 787 is "hydrolocking" with oil. I have read a few threads on this issue and realize that my crankshaft seals are bad. Small amount of oil in the PTO cylinder after turning over and covering with a rag for a few minutes. Vast amounts in the forward cylinder even after cranking for several minutes and clamping off the large oil supply tube.
Background:
I have owned these skis since 1999 and they have ~130 hours. Most time put on these in their early years. For the past 10 years they have been used 1-2 times/ year and were always put away with proper storage protocol. That is until 4 years ago, I did not season it for storage and had to replace the carb filters and diaphragms. Took them out 2 years ago for one day and they both worked great.
Fast forward two years and I am ready sell my home at the river and no longer desire the skis. Aside from this one mechanical issue they are both in great shape and cosmetically look relatively new.
My questions:
1) Is it worth having the crankshaft seals replaced and selling the ski? I am assuming it is only worth $2000 in running condition. I don't have the tools to perform this repair myself.
2) Don't bother to repair and sell for parts?
3) Don't repair and donate to charity and take a tax write off?
4) Include all water toys in the sale of the vacation home at the river and let someone else deal with them.
I appreciate your advice and any other suggestions you can offer. Thanks in advance.
Background:
I have owned these skis since 1999 and they have ~130 hours. Most time put on these in their early years. For the past 10 years they have been used 1-2 times/ year and were always put away with proper storage protocol. That is until 4 years ago, I did not season it for storage and had to replace the carb filters and diaphragms. Took them out 2 years ago for one day and they both worked great.
Fast forward two years and I am ready sell my home at the river and no longer desire the skis. Aside from this one mechanical issue they are both in great shape and cosmetically look relatively new.
My questions:
1) Is it worth having the crankshaft seals replaced and selling the ski? I am assuming it is only worth $2000 in running condition. I don't have the tools to perform this repair myself.
2) Don't bother to repair and sell for parts?
3) Don't repair and donate to charity and take a tax write off?
4) Include all water toys in the sale of the vacation home at the river and let someone else deal with them.
I appreciate your advice and any other suggestions you can offer. Thanks in advance.