New to family couple quick ones

[fx4x4]

Hey just picked up a 05 outback from a car lot.
I have no knowledge of the history on the boat.
oil trans fluid impeller plugs wires cap rotor

1. what else should i do that i dont know about.
2. steering is much harder to turn clockwise I think there is an issue any ideas where to start
3. is there a source for older trim items.
4. can someone please identify the components and their function in the pics below
Thank you again in advance ,I look forward to a having a blast with you guys this summer
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[fx4x4]

Pic 1 is of a valve
pic 2 is of a water separator/filter
pic 3 is a garden hose style connection
pic 4 is of an irrigation solenoid with a filter just to the right

[DOCDRS]

1 is the ballast system shut of valve
2 is the water strainer
3 is the quick connect for draining the exhaust manifolds for winterization
4 is as above solenoid n sprinkler valve for ballast system

[smokedog2]

Shaft seal.

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[kaneboats]

Let's see some pictures of that Outback!

[VA LSV]

Hard steering could be the steering cable or the rudder may just need grease. Look for a grease fitting inside the hull where rudder comes through.

[fx4x4]

Thank you for the incite... Hopefully the rain will let up and I can get to looking at the suggestions .

Question about ballast system so the master valve can stay open at all times.. however you would want to close it if lets say there was a leak in the system or the solenoids were not working or ect.

[Darter]

Correct on the ballast shutoff. Each solenoid has a little switch too that enables dash switch operation vs always open (fills when driving).

Don't put that boat in the water... your center drain plug is missing.

[Darter]

Don't put that boat in the water... your center drain plug is missing.

OTOH, with your drain plug on hand, put the boat in the water and keep it on the trailer. Remove the plug to let the bilge fill with an inch or two of water, then ensure your automatic bilge pump comes on. This should run even when the dash switch is off.

Then put the plug back in. (obvious point, I know, but plenty of people have forgotten).

[fx4x4]

good thought process.....with all the rain here in Florida I do happen to know that the auto bilge is working.
As for the plug I did notice there was not a plug on the stern. am i correct to say there is only the one plug.