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    Outboard engine on odd shaped transom

    not too good at posting pics maybe it will fly..
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    Outboard engine on odd shaped transom

    After a bit of thought I don't think you would like it. Very difficult to get to the motor even to start it, you have a lot of deck back there..
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    Outboard engine on odd shaped transom

    I've seen the above bracket used on a transom like yours they have a wedge shaped block behind the mount.. It will steer fine and if you need a sharp turn you can turn the motor as well..
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    Engine alignment ,just got the tool. Pics posted

    If you can lay your hands on a bore scope you can get a good look at the condition of the coupler.
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    Thoughts/comments on these 3 possibilities

    Yep, I got a free boat year before last and spent most of last year tinkering with it... I got lucky with the hull but it still has a way to go..if you like tinkering as much as you like boating then you'll be okay...
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    Lip broken off transom drain tube - options?

    Your better off removing the old tube then you can determine the condition of the transom. You may find you have nothing solid in that area.
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    Maybe my turn for new boat time

    Mighty nice! You're excitement level must be thru the roof..
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    Engine alignment ,just got the tool. Pics posted

    You didn't have the bar in far enough to engage the bearing or coupler. The grease on the larger segment of the bar would have been removed by the bearing.
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    Lip broken off transom drain tube - options?

    There's some indication of swelling around the area as well so inspect for rot but yes the fitting mentioned above would be a good choice..
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    Do I need a title for registration or can I just have a bill of sale

    Here is ln TN that's all you need.
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    BF8A & Sore Wrist (Hard Starting)

    Did you clean out the fuel tank? Sounds like you had it running after cleaning the carb and now it's stopped up again.. good luck with the race!
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    Can someone tell me what these wires are for?

    Yep, hook up your meter to the wires and raise/lower the the drive and watch the meter vary...
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    Maybe my turn for new boat time

    Someone got themselves a nice boat! And you get to turn the page..If it's any comfort I have a Yamaha roadstar with 90,000k on it 20 years old and trouble free. They make great product..
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    Battery question

    You got 8+ years, I'd want another just like it..
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    Crack found in the block

    I suppose you managed to disassemble the broken motor so with some care you could probably dress a new one... best of luck..
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    Crack found in the block

    Well don't beat yourself up too bad, you're probably not the only one.. I wouldn't trust any of the parts left that have coolant passages. Find an old truck engine and convert it to marine...
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    Crack found in the block

    My guess is it wasn't winterized at all, cracks in the top of the block to me means it was full of water, I bet you find more cracks.in the valley as well...
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    Crack found in the block

    I'm afraid that motor is finished. It froze up..
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    When to change the steering cable

    Just a heads up, if you choose to replace the cable insure no electrical wires are tied to it..
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    Fasteners thru hull of thin hull fiberglass boat below waterline

    Chamfer the hole a bit inside and out, fill with epoxy filler and fair when dry. Then scuff up the inside a bit and epoxy your mounting block.
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