Motors appear to have pulley pumps but I cannot see any sea strainers. Former owner said water comes via ODs. I assume no strainers... Should I install one?
What type of waters do you mostly plan to boat in? If the water seems exceptionally sandy then strainers should be considered. Also does the lower gear case housing have lower or dual water pickups that could easily pick up more sand in shallow areas. Some of the bravo lower water pickup holes sort of resembles the image below at the nose cone area.Sea strainers.... Should I install one?
Usually no strainers unless you have closed cooling. Do you have closed cooling?
Antifreez cooled