"Smithers" Yes, Smithers is not my real name. wrote in message
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PS - I change the oil and fuel filter on my boat engine which is a 5.7
liter every 50 hrs or once a year, when I winterize the engine. I
normally will change the impeller and every other year. I check the
outdrive fluid to make sure it is not milky and then top it off. Every
other year I change the fluid in the outdrive.

Do you see any drastic mistakes I am doing with the boat?


Yes. You should be changing the outdrive oil at the end of every season and
checking the condition of the oil you removed. If not, and water got past a
defective seal and into the oil you could face a big problem come spring.

It is easy to do and cheap insurance.