"I have a 1990 18' Bayline
"I have a 1990 18' Bayliner. It has a 3.0 with an alpha 1. The exhaust bellows has come loose and am told that it is not necessary. If this is not necessary, why does Mercury include it? I just had the gimble ring rebuilt, the mechanic replaced all the bellows but now when inspecting I found the exaust bellows off of the transom side of the drive. It is still attached to the drive. Do I need to call the mechanic and have him re-attach it to the transom side. I have yet to get this boat into the water!"
"I have a 1990 18' Bayliner. It has a 3.0 with an alpha 1. The exhaust bellows has come loose and am told that it is not necessary. If this is not necessary, why does Mercury include it? I just had the gimble ring rebuilt, the mechanic replaced all the bellows but now when inspecting I found the exaust bellows off of the transom side of the drive. It is still attached to the drive. Do I need to call the mechanic and have him re-attach it to the transom side. I have yet to get this boat into the water!"