'72 23ft 305 I/O - Leaving it in the water during fishing season

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Originally Posted by keith

Thanks for the reply Oldfielder. He sandwiched the silicone for added seal with the gasket provided as an extra measure. I am with you, I think it is ok. He is a good mechanic. After looking through this site at all of the rotted out transoms and floors I am on high alert to all the penetrations. I would really like to avoid a restore for as long as possible. I just want to go fishing. Great idea using the flashlight at night, I will definitely do that.
He gave me the full shop manual for the outdrive so I think I am good there but it would still be nice to have the pdf. I will pm you. Thanks!
I don't think it has been really gone through since he installed it 6 years ago. It has 280 hours on it. I was going to do the impeller as soon as I get it home.

Thanks, Keith

I gave you some good info concerning a few things : http://www.classicseacraft.com/commu...728#post232728


there's info concerning the waterpump in there,along with some general info.
follow the advice given -it WILL keep you out of trouble


the MPI motors,are very smooth,powerful and reliable ! I've used quite a few of those 5.7/5.0 MPI motors on repowers -both straight inboard and stern drive applications.
the fuel economy you will get,it will impress you !!