No. That is not what I said.
You asked in post #1 if you needed to install a new bearing so it will align better.
I stated No, your current bearing should move, and part of the alignment procedure is to move the bearing with the tool
A few things that could cause what you are seeing...
First, Welcome aboard
start here, looking at links 14, 15, 18, 2, 3, 4a, and 4b in their entirety. read every post, look at every picture, watch every video.
https://forums.iboats.com/threads/how-tos-and-other-great-information.283508/
First, Welcome aboard
your glass was made by Taylor made systems
https://www.taylormadeproducts.com/windshield-glass-solutions/
when you get the quote, you will want to be sitting down.
houseboats are generally a floating brick. as far as seaworthyness, consider that.
yes, any documentation is unusual. boats are still made off of sketches and a note pad. drawings rarely exist.
I would not worry about it.
Decals come off in the sun down here in Florida long before the paint goes bad.
My opinion - Most likely its the original drive that someone repainted
