Ok I have a 1993 four winns 5.8 liter with OMC cobra outdrive. I had a water pump issue replaced pump brought it out no heat issues but I lost reverse when I pulled the outdrive I found 2 large chunks of melted balls and part of a round rubber gasket. I believe this was blocking the shift cable...
I have a 1974 17' cobia. The plywood on the transome is rotted and starting to brek up the fiberglass where the outboard mounts. I checked it out and it looks like it would be easily removed and replaced from the inside of the boat. The question is
1. should I use marine plywood?
2. Do I need...