Yes, that makes sense. I made the fitting to connect the hose a I described and it worked well. Boat fired right up and sounded good but I think I have an issue with the prop shaft seal. When it was running water is running out of where the drive shaft where it exits the boat - not dripping, but running. I am guessing it's not supposed to do that, is it?

I saw some posts on direct drives and it sounds like the rope in the seal is not that difficult to replace in those. How is it for a V-drive Outback?

I may start a new post on this subject.