Need Help/Advice! - 2006 272 with cracked blocked

[Jonmullen]

Hi guys! I desperately need some help or advice. I bought a used 2006 272 with the 496HO motor last year. It only had about 330 hours on it and is in immaculate condition. Well, unfortunately we discovered the block was cracked at the beginning of this season. I'm being told they don't make the 496 anymore buy they can get a long block and swap my accessories over to it. I would be looking at like $25k to get all of that done and I only paid $40k for the boat. Is it worth the repair? Does this boat (without the engine) have any value to anyone??? I've already lost my whole summer boating season over this issue and don't know what to do to move forward. Thanks for your input.