tohatsu 9.8 .anti- ventilation plate questions

dthx

Petty Officer 2nd Class
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My 9.8 Tohatsu is relatively new ( 2 yrs old) and between trips, I put the water to it and run it a few minutes....just to maintain.
Today I noticed water "peeing" out of a front hole and two side holes at the area 6" or so above the AV plate.....I've never noticed that before.
There are 2 other (I guess) anti cav plates above the AV plate at the point where one might separate the lower unit from the engine. The water was coming out of what appeared to be 3 little "tell tale" holes (one to the front and one on each side)....similar to what happens to your car's water pump when it's going out.

Question:
Is this normal....and if so.....why is it normal?
Anything to worry about?
Thanks for the help.
 

dthx

Petty Officer 2nd Class
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Thank you, Admiral....your experience is appreciated..thanks for taking the time.
 
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