Used or Replacement Gimbal Housing vs. Repairing Yours

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If the bellows mounting area of a gimbal housing or transom assembly is damaged or corroded, the choices may include replacing the housing, locating a used housing, or repairing the damaged area when the application is suitable for a GHRKit.

Used gimbal housing or used transom housing

A used housing may be an option when the correct compatible assembly can be identified and its condition is acceptable for the repair. Because used marine parts can vary in condition and application, the replacement housing itself should be inspected and matched to the drive before installation.

Replacement gimbal housing / transom assembly

Replacing the damaged housing or transom assembly is another repair path. Whether replacement is appropriate depends on the condition of the assembly and the work required for the specific boat and drive.

Repairing the existing housing with a GHRKit

The GHRKit is designed specifically for damage and corrosion at the bellows mounting area. It uses a fitted repair ring bonded to the prepared housing surface with GHRKit Space Age Epoxy, providing an alternative to replacing the damaged housing when the application is appropriate.

Learn about damaged and corroded gimbal housing repair
See examples before GHRKit repair
See the GHRKit positioned after repair

Match the repair to the drive

For MerCruiser applications, GHR1 is for Alpha One and older TRX drives, GHR2 is for Alpha One Gen II, and GHR3 is for all Bravo drives. Volvo Penta and OMC applications are available by special order, with legacy Yamaha applications also supported where applicable.

View GHRKit applications and part-number cross-references.

Need help deciding whether repair or replacement makes sense for your housing?
Exact model-year and serial-number ranges are not published on this site. Contact GHRKits with your drive and housing information for application help.

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