115 mercury 4 stroke oil leak

Boonie828

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Hello I am new to owning a boat just had it a month, the motor is a 2008 115 merc, and I've taken it out 2 weekends now, replaced the spark plugs because of it running bad. Last weekend it ran perfect not a worry in the world. Then yesturday i noticed a puddle of oil under the motor, and after further inspection I pin pointed where it was coming from, there is a small hole in the lower unit (picture provided) where the oil is coming from. I obviously need to be Concerned but what could be the cause of it? And would I be fine to still use it while this problem exists. Any help works thanks
 

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