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Hi all, My 1988 Universal M25XP has raw water Oberdorfer pump. The Shaft and seals had worn and water started dripping. The pump has one graphite bushing and two rubber/spring seal. Is anyone can tell me how to replace the seals and bushing? Thanks, Mike E32-89 Scotch Plains, NJ

I'm into the 26th season on Mel's Angel, hull #49 of the first production run of Ericson 38. A well worn but much beloved boat. After more than 2 decades of facing upwards, the reverse transom really has had it -- I can see areas of spotted under-coat/fiberglass beginning to show through. The...

I just had the bottom cleaned, and the diver noticed that the cutlass bearning is getting pretty worn (the surveyor said it was 30% worn one year ago), and indeed, there seems to be more vibration when motoring. Aside from the vibration, is there any danger in putting this job off? Will it...