Pontoon Boat & Deck Boat Forum

Ok, so I have discovered that the bottom end is leaking as the oil is very milky. I am completely new to boats and outboards so I have a couple questions. My intent is to remove the bottom end and find/repair the leak in question. I have a complete seal and oring kit from the dealer and I have some mechanical skills so I am thinking that it cannot be that difficult. Am I wrong to think this way? Is there anything in particular I should watch out for when disassembling(ie. something that will fly off and leave me baffled as to how it goes back together) or is it a fairly straight forward unbolt, replace seals, bolt back together kind of affair? Just looking for some pointers for a newbie so I can get this thing on the water before summer is over. Thanks.

Before you tear it down be sure the seals are bad. Usual culprit is bad washers on drain and vent screws

I just did that and those washers looked pretty bad. Replaced them and will run it for s bit and see if that may have been it. Seems to me the last owner just had either fuel or water pump replaced. If it was water pump, I would think he would have done the other seals too. Guess I will find out soon enough.

Remove the prop and check behind it for fishing line that will cut the seal.

Thanks. will have a look in there too.