ZF BW-3 Transmission Help!!

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Nov 4, 2010
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Hunter 310 Lighthouse Landing Resort and Marina
I just launched my 1984 Hunter 27, and we found that the transmission is bad. The dealer pulled the transmission out and has dropped it at a shop for repair, but we have not been able to get a response from the shop so far. I have done exhaustive research online to try and get information on the ZF BW-3 transmission, and have not been able to find ANY info anywhere. The engine is a Westerbeke 13, and i have gone down the Westerbeke road, local and national distributors, and same for ZF and nobody seems to have any real help on whether we can get replacement parts, or more importantly if we can buy a new replacement for this transmission. We are desperate, as we only have a few weeks to get this boat ship shape for an upcoming regatta.
I am asking for anyone who has information about this transmission and configuration for any help, suggestions, etc.
Surely we are not the only ones who have had to deal with this issue, so anyone else who can help us we would be most grateful.

SURVEY INFO:
Transmission Make: ZF
Transmission S/N: 32788
Type: BW-3, Straight
Ratio: 1:2.27

Thanks in advance!
 
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