Can someone please answer the titled question? That is, "is it possible to remove the drive-shaft housing without removing the powerhead while the on the boat's transome". It may sound like a difference without a significance, since the powerhead is disconnected either way, but it comes down...
Did you ever get an answer to this query? I'm in a similar situation...looks like 6 bolts and it drops out, BUT it also looks like the power head rides the housing rather than the housing hanging from the head, so there will be a support issue....long answer, looks like lowering the hous=ing iS...