00:00If you've ever noticed gear oil leaking from your outboard or water getting into the lower unit,
00:04you already know it's only a matter of time before things get seriously expensive.
00:09Replacing those worn-out seals is a lot cheaper than replacing a whole deer case.
00:14I've spent hours digging through reviews and specs to find the absolute best deals out there,
00:18so today we're checking out the top 5 lower unit seal kits for outboards that'll keep your engine
00:23running smooth and dry. Kicking things off at number 1, we've got the 500-7987 lower
00:29unit gasket seal kit made for Johnson and Eventrude 15-30 HP outboards.
00:34What really stands out about this kit is how incredibly complete it is,
00:38it crosses over perfectly with Sierra, GLM, and EMP part numbers, so you know you're
00:43getting quality aftermarket compatibility. It's got a massive 4.9-star rating from
00:49nearly 5,000 boaters who've already used it. At just $36.83, it's a total no-brainer if
00:56you're doing a water pump job or replacing a leaky prop shaft seal on your Johnson or a Vinrude.
01:01Next up is the Tohatsu Lower Unit Seal Kit covering part numbers 353601110 and 353601030.
01:10The best feature here is hands-down the value, coming in at an insanely cheap $8.32,
01:16it includes the prop shaft oil seal, o-rings, and gaskets you need for a proper service.
01:21With just shy of 5,000 sold and a 4.8-star rating, it's clear a ton of Tohatsu owners
01:26trust this kit
01:27to get the job done right. If you're running a Tohatsu engine and want to keep your lower unit
01:32watertight without breaking the bank, this is the one to grab. At number 3, we're looking at the 63DW
01:400001-20 Lower Unit Gasket Seal Kit for Yamaha 40 and 50 HP motors. The standout feature here is the
01:47perfect fitment and direct replacement reliability, matching the GLM87834 and original Yamaha part
01:53numbers exactly. This kit currently holds a flawless 5-star rating from almost 4,900 buyers,
02:00which is pretty rare to see. For $27, getting premium-grade seals that fit your Yamaha lower
02:06unit like a glove makes this an absolute steal and totally worth picking up.
02:11Number 4 on the list is a true heavyweight in terms of coverage, the Outboard Lower Unit
02:16seal kit for Johnson and Evinrude engines ranging from 9.9 all the way up to 75 HP.
02:22The best part about this kit is its massive versatility, covering part numbers 396350 and
02:27500-7987, so if you've got an older OMC motor in your garage, this is likely the kit you need.
02:34It also boasts a perfect 5-star rating with over 4,800 sold, and for $29.19, you're getting a
02:41set of seals that'll fit a huge variety of vintage and mid-range engines. It's a must-buy for the
02:47DIY
02:48mechanic. Wrapping up our top 5 is the Mercury Lower Unit Seal Kit designed for 30-125 HP engines,
02:56both 2- and 4-stroke. The highlight of this kit is the broad horsepower range it covers,
03:01including those crucial prop shaft oil seals and washers for part numbers like 8M0204670.
03:07With a perfect 5-star rating and over 4,600 units sold, it's clear Mercury owners are loving the
03:13quality and fit. For only $19.18, it's an incredibly affordable way to protect your
03:20gear case from water intrusion on everything from small fishing rigs to bigger offshore boats.
03:25Alright folks, that wraps up our list of the best lower unit seal kits for your outboard motor.
03:31If you want to pick up any of these kits for yourself, I dropped all the direct links down
03:35in the description box below so you can grab them right now. If this video helped you save some money
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