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I'm having the leak problem in a brand new Oberdorfer. I tried adding gasket seal but still leaking. AFIK i can't buy just the gasket but need to buy the impeller and o-ring kit. Am I correct that the O-ring is not supposed to be used with the gasket (i.e either one or the other). Original had...

It is indeed in the SF Bay area. I'm the happy new owner!

I bought an E29 last October. Was clean, had new paint, thtough hulls etc. Universal engine in good shape. I had to replace all the standing rigging and the mast step. Spreaders were rotten. Love the boat and now I'm commited! Oh yes, had to replace the dreaded Hurd 50 transmission.

The mechanic happened to have an HBW 50 so didnt have to make any modifications. Just a stroke of good luck. Hope your reinstall went well.

turns out the transmission was dead. Found a used one and a great mechanic to replace it. Now back in business!

What did you replace it with?

That does seem to be the case. Increasing engine speed seems to slow the shaft (from observing in the dock so no verification from knotmeter)

So presumably you rebuilt or replaced the transmission?

Boat is 1970 e29 with m3-20 and HBW 50.

Adding power does not increase speed. Not sure about loss of forward motion.

Engine and prop shaft are all good. That said I am only getting about 1 or 2 knots regardless of engine speed. Might be transmission disks -- any other theories?