Rebuild or sell

[TOM123]

I have a decision to make and hoping to weigh the odds with the experience of this group. Thanks in advance.

My 1972 23’ transmission is starting to slip when going on plane. It is still turnkey and after I’m on plane no issues but consistently slips going on plane. Located in San Diego and I can’t take any chances with this when running offshore, Mexico, etc.

It’s time to decide if it’s time to replace, rebuild, or sell as is.

Option 1: Getting a quote for ~5k for new borg Warner 71C transmission and 1 yr warranty which gets me back on the water for the summer and helps resell value for when I inevitably have to sell. Con for new Trans is sinking more money into a boat with older floors, Floors are still solid but will will need replaced within the next 5-10years.

Option 2: rebuild the transmission. less costly to do but With my job I don’t have time to perform the work and send it off for a rebuild. having a shop rebuild would take a few months burning up any fishing season for the year.

Option 3: Sell the boat as is. Con here is obviously going to have to resell for less. I will be heading back to east coast soon and plan on selling this rig within the next year.

Last question for the group is what is the suggested resell value for with a slipping transmission and and a new transmission?

If there is anyone in the group interested in the rig please feel free to contact me 757-774-3315. Located in San Diego.

Boat info: 1972 Seacraft 23’ SF
2008 Mercury Mag MPI 350 with 2008 Borg Warner transmission. *pictures below*