There's a RuleMate 1100 pump is in the main bilge. The pump was on the maintenance list as its automatic switch didn't seem to be working. It turns out that it works just fine. I just wasn't letting the water level get high enough, around 2-1/8", to activate the switch.
We've decided it's time to paint the engine. The muffler is already out. A lot more parts will follow it.
Speaking of the muffler. After griding away the area of the leak I found a large void (air pocket) under the fiberglass band connecting the muffler's top and bottom halves. Epoxy was poured into the void and then a three layer fiberglass patch was applied. The muffler was repainted white.
This void, and others found in secondary layups, has me suspicious that the yard wasn't diligent in their roller use.
Replaced the 11' long, 3/4" id, raw water hose from the engine room to the intermediate bearing. I used a reinforced vinyl tubing in lieu of the exhaust hose that was there. Certainly the latter is better, but I don't believe it's necessary.
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