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My new transom assembly came with rubber over where the rear engine mounts bolt in (see photo). I can't find any references to this rubber, and it seems to be more than just a protective cover. Does anyone know what it is? Should I just take it off?

I have a closed loop cooling system with a through hull water pickup. When I pulled the engines to replace the transom assemblies, I noticed that the water inlet from the outdrives was t'ed in with the through hull water pickup. Is this normal? What is the purpose of having both?

I am replacing transom assemblies on my 280 searay. The Original factory assembles were extremely corroded. Does anyone have tips on the best way to seal the assemblies to the hull? The factory ones just used the seal and nothing else. I was thinking of bellows adhesive on the back of the...

I have both of my engines out on a new to me boat (2005 280 Searay [dual 5.0 MPI Bravos]). The drive couplers look to be in good shape, the teeth look almost perfect and the rubber is intact (although has some flakes). I am unsure when they were last replaced. When the couplers go, is it...

I just bought a new searay 280 sundancer, and while I was polishing up the props, I noticed some marks that look like they could be cracks in the hub. Can anyone tell me if these marks are common, or if they are stress cracks? Do I need to get them repaired or replaced?