Fix this block

[brokensearay]

I have a Sea Ray 240 deckboat powered by a Merc 6.2 Lt 320 hp. This boat was not winterized and to be stored in a heated facility. Next time I used the boat I noticed more smoke from the exhaust than normal so I lifted the engine cover to discover a beige foam every where. After quickly turning off the engine I assumed water to be mixing with the oil. I had the boat towed in and saw the local Sea Ray dealer the next day. The engine has not been torn apart but was told that I have a cracked block. The obvious question is how did this happen in a heated building ? No answers from the owner of the building, but I think I can figure that one out. I am told by the dealership that the only fix is a new engine to the tune of $9800.00. There must be other options, I hope. Thanks for any help !

[gonzo]

You can get a long block and use the components from yours. It should save you some money.

[rossmon1]

you can get a fully dressed motor with mercruiser warranty for $5K.
You could also get another boat as I did for 9k and got my dream boat! Do you have boat insurance, if so, comprehensive may cover your motor.
Ross

[shay]

hello
Pls provide more details on the engine & Transmission
I can suggested changing to another engine manufacturer
which will improve performance

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[ted655]

Get into the Hot Rodding Forums. Blocks can be bought and all your "innards" can be used. Any local engine builder can match your parts to the new block.
How did it happen? 1. The building wasn't hot enough to overcome a Xtra cold spell. 2. Some failure of the heat system. 3. Your boat was used & left outside.
You can BET there is negligence there somewhere. IF.... you specificall pay for that service, THEN it becomes a insurance/ lawsuit issue.
I remember a spiffy motocross motorcycle I paid to store in another city. The guy let his son take it out in the desert & race it almost every weekend. It took me a year to catch on & another 3 months to catch him at it. I DID get a new bike out of him at the end of it all.
It takes a lot to freeze a block inside a building, even unheated for a short time. I'd say there is more to this than "It just happened, sorry".

[marshmat]

I'd add to this one suggestion, not about the rebuild/replacement but rather about the storage.
Whether the storage yard is heated or not, you should always properly winterize any motor that's going to be stored for the season. I'd make a point of doing this with the new motor to ensure the same thing doesn't happen again. Sure, the building may be heated... to 10 degrees C, probably.... but what happens when the power goes out?