tvogz and further,
Thanks for the options. Just ordered from VP store. One week delivery. Better than the 4 weeks I was told by local guy for exhaust bellows. I have had this boat for 14 years and this is the second time I had to get major engine /drive parts. The first was a cracked exhaust manifold (what? two drain plugs?). Both times I have had bad experiences from the local repair shops. Thank you for the help on this forum. I try to do the local thing but will stick to just oil and filters from now on.
