Jim Rojas wrote:
I didn't like the older OMC stern drives because it had
that over sized boot on the transom. Those could really get you in
trouble quickly if they gave way.

I had one of those. And yes, it was a concern in the back of my mind
but I never had a problem with it. The advantage though, was it was
right out in the open and easy to inspect. Any problem with cracking
or deterioration would be noticable right away.
Both of the boats that I saw sunk with my own two eyes were
Mercruisers, in their slips, left unattended. Both sinkings could have
been easily prevented with regular inspection but... just didn't
happen. I don't know why. To much trouble I guess.

Rick