What is this fluid reservoir on my 4.3 MPI?

Jimwhall

Petty Officer 2nd Class
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I'm getting to know my '16 Four Winns with the 4.3 MPI. So far I love it. It's so much bigger than my 16' Sylvan, and the 4.3 has all the power I could want (I was worried I'd be missing a V8 in a bigger boat). I ordered some manuals online, and am trying to get to know the engine and hull, but yesterday when I was peeking about I saw a reservoir in the back of the boat, on the side of the engine behind the battery that I couldn't identify. I've looked online but not found anything. It's about half full of fluid. On the front of the engine I can see that there is a gear lube reservoir, and the oil is in the engine (do marine engines have an oil pan???). But this guy to the right I had no idea what it might be. It's towards the transom so maybe it's power steering?

I just want to know so I know what to add when the time comes.

Thank you for any help!

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racerone

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Have your assistant operate the trim / tilt switch and see if motor on that unit operates.
 
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