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Does anyone know where I can find parts to COMPLETELY overhaul the engine? The transmission (if that's the correct terminology, I'm a aircraft mechanic by trade & kinda new to outboards) seems to be in excellent condition. There is no visible corrosion however I tried to remove a single stud...
My Boat, a 30' Searay, has two Mercrusier 260hp V8s coupled to Alpha One I/Os. I have hydraulic trim tabs but still seem to get a lot of ventilation/cavitation. I think the boat was just designed poorly because at 75% power I can see the top of the ventilation plates sticking out of the water...