Yamaha F300 Trim/Tilt Assembly: Replace or Rebuild?

[DC3]

I have a 2022 Cutwater C32. It spent its first 3 years in salt water and the Tilt/Trim Assembly has gone bad. I will try to include a video of the sound it makes when raising or lowering the engine. It makes a grinding noise and slowly moves the engine. I use MarineMax for service and they say the Trim/Tilt Assembly needs to be replaced, the Yamaha part alone is $4500 - $5000 plus labor. There is a company in Florida that can rebuild the assembly for about $1500 to $2000 but it depends on condition and the parts that are needed. Add another $700 if the motor also needs to be replaced. My question to the group is rebuilding the assembly a good option or just bite the bullet and replace it with a new assembly? Has anyone else experienced this issue?

 

[SeaCabin]

The seals on my F200 went due to scratches on the hydraulic rams. The Yamaha dealer offered to replace the entire assembly with a non Yamaha replacement at half the cost…after I gasped at the cost of the Yamaha part. Eighteen months later still fine.

 

[RT25_LouLou]

Hi @DC3
My PTT went out last summer but was only $500 new so, I replaced it. I took my old one and had it rebuilt for $150 as a spare. Sounds like your scenario is much different. In searching for someone to rebuild the old one I had a hard time finding a reputable shop to do it. Tough call.