just got my first boat 1988 stingray svb176,it has a 3.0L mercruiser i/o (alpha 1)...<br />just got her started and i noticed that the exhaust bellows are ripped,water intake line a little dry rotted,etc... (boat was in storage,inside,for 2-years) my question is Will it hurt anything if i put it the water this year ?? not planning on leaving it in ,just thought if i'm going to have to replace all the bellows i just want to make sure the tranny+stern,etc... is o.k - thanks