On Sat, 08 May 2004 02:02:52 +0000, Michael J. wrote:

I recently bought a sailboat that had received little care for the last many
years. It has a 1983 Honda 7.5hp long shaft motor.

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What you're referring to is what some call the "pee-hole". Although the impeller
should definitely be replaced, the pee-hole often gets gunk in it. Try poking a
wire into it and see if you get water.

Lloyd