Hi guys, long time no post. So before I put the engine back in I wanted to make sure the transom is sealed and not leaking. I mounted the outdrive, took a hose, put the handle on jet and hosed it down around gimble housing. No leaks but I wondered if it was a good enough test. So I then thought I'd take it to a local lake, leave the transom straps on and back it into the water until the outdrive was under water. I backed it in until the water was up to the middle of the housing, checked and no leaks so far, wahoo. I backed it in further, climbed in to look and noticed the boat moved a little, so I ignored it, but still no leaks. So I looked over the stern to see how far I had to go. Strange the water was still at the same level. I then noticed the ramp was moving to the side. I looked up and found the trees were moving. It seems the trailer isn't heavy enough to get the whole housing under water. I had a good laugh about it, so now I guess I'll set the engine in and retest it. Fortunantly I have plenty of time on my hands
