I am deep into my pre-splash project. As I've said in another post I am replacing u-joints, gimbal bearing, shift cable, trim senders, water hose, gear lube hose, all bellows, impeller, swivel shaft, removing gimbal ring for repair, & sanding and painting outdrive. I have been at it for a few weeks and have it all tore down. I sent the gimbal ring to J&R marine for repair. I just finished replacing the u-joints and gimbal bearing. It wasn't too bad. I have been taking pics and will post the entire process when I am done. :grin: On another note, we looked at a slip today and I am considering slipping the 290 this year instead of trailering every weekend.....I am trying to justify (in my mind) the $2500 for the slip !:smt013