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Good call, the deck and cabin top on a sailboat needs to be obstruction free as possible. Anything can trip you up.

It's been a half century since I had a car with a clutch. A throw out bearing was always on my list.

If the engine is directly coupled to the prop shaft that might be why they were coming in too fast, when they tried to slow down it stalled. Just a guess on my part but I think something went wrong with fuel delivery, may explain the black smoke as well. FWIW.

I guess this was the opportunity they were waiting for!

You obviously don't plan on sailing this boat. Put them anywhere. IMHO

I did this to the kicker 7.5 honda on a sailboat years ago. makes life alot easier, you can get replacements anywhere.

The o rings on the shaft can sometimes stop it from going in. Grease them a bit and give it another try.

I'm guessing that it may have had a thru hull fitting at one time to feed water to a live well. If you have no need for it I would cover it permanently by replacing the plate with a solid piece of aluminum. Like you mentioned the hole is in a place where a plug could get knocked out by mistake.

I think i see daylight thru the hole and have no idea what it's for. maybe you could remove the extra metal plate and replace it with a new solid plate?

Yes, I suspect new cable and gear would tighten things up.

If you're comfortable with the present handling which it sounds like you are, I would leave it as is. New steering gear wouldn't effect the pull when getting on plane.

Its times like this that you wish you had a sail loft..:)

Very nice!

If you're young and like the adventure the sailboat might be a good idea, you can throw a tarp over the boom and have a bit of privacy and shade.

Yep, I think the same, lock the guns and ammo but leave your favorite on the nightstand. I don't have youngsters, if I did the one on the nightstand would be hidden but close..

Tractor supply sent an email , they have some on sale.

Sounds like home!

Looks like a garden. You have a project. Take it easy pace yourself and enjoy the journey.

The float is adjustable, might not need new ones. Get them set proper, float level is critical to the metering of fuel.

My thoughts as well, it's just the lead thread an a careful dressing should work.