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Bonding wires go to anything that is metal that is in the water. As a sea strainer for your A.C. or any other though hull fitting. Also your outdrive or any other running gear. Well, plastic ones don't need them, but they don't last that long. This protects that metal from stray currents and...

My boat goes in next week! Let them hit me, I want a newer boat!

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I can not answer your questions. I know there is a alignment for the drive as a whole. But on that part of the drive I don't know.

They should be using a boat hook to push them selves off. On a small boats, they should have paddle. In Mass, I know it is a requirement but not sure where it stops on the size of the boat.

If I had to guess, the first thing I would do is inspect all the bolts holding the drive on. Have you hit anything? Are those arms square, mean the one on the right is not bent, or is it.

So very true. Clubs promote boating in so many different ways.

You just use a crane.

The same here. Some Clubs will offer slips or moorings to visiting club members at a lower price.

In the East Coast (not sure of other places) we have yacht clubs. These clubs are listed "not for profit". What I mean is that they are member owned. A big price difference. If there are clubs that you can join you may want to look into them. Right now I am paying 2/3 less than the Marina next...

Thats how I carry mine! It goes on the upper deck.

Boating is not cheap! But my wife and I consider it our vacation home on the water.

Oh! I would look at Cutwater boats. There can be trailered, with outboard and diesel engines. Some have gensets, solar systems and thrusters.

I understand! My last Chap was a 2011 Sig 29 with twin 4.5L engines. I was getting a flow rate of 22 to 23GPH at 28 to 30MPH. Your flow rate sounds too high or you have older engines and drives. But thats why I went to a diesel engine. Many pluses over gasoline

I use diesel. Anyways?? I have said this before, gas the the cheapest thing about boating! We spend thousands on slip fees, Insurance, taxes, upgrades and more. I spent $600 on fuel last year. If it doubles, that goes to $1200. Not happy over it. Again, its small compared to everything else...

I would look at Sailrite.com They have everything on this. From sewing machines, snaps, hardware, straps, tools, UV thread and more. I made window covers for my boat that blocks 80% sunlight and you can see though it. Great for when the boat is in its slip. Point is, its one stop shopping...

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Did water get in there? The shaft is really rusted.

No room for me!

A good story on how it all happened! Don't get me wrong, nothing against sterndrives. I feel there is more maintenance with them. We all know what its like to own one. With a full inboard, you may have one or two cutlass bearings and a drip or dripless seal. Both need to be changed every 5 to...