I started up my boat for the first time out of the water today. I noticed water running out from the outdrive close to the stern. Is this normal?? I have attached 2 photos of this. I've never seen water coming from this part of an outdrive before (or never paid attention to it). Can anyone...
I bought a 2000 Sea Ray 185 with a 4.3 mercruiser and an alpha 1 outdrive two weeks ago. When i took it out the first time i noticed that the gear oil in the reservoir was at the fill line so i filled it back up to the full line. Yesterday while getting ready to take it out for the second time...
I am looking at buying a 2003 Maxum 175 with a 3.0 Mercury. I went to look at it today and noticed a small spot of rust (approx. 3" x 4" area) on the valve cover. Also, the hydraulic arms that move the outdrive were corroded on the caps where the arms extend out of the cylinders. The boat has...
