A few years ago I learned that the bellows on a lower unit can actually have a memory if they are left in one position for too long. If you are going to keep your boat on a trailer, of course, you will need to raise it while you are traveling. But when you park for storage, it is best practice to lower the drive as low as possible. This will help to take some of the stretch out of the bellows for the extended period of time. If they are left stretched out for an extended period of time, the rubber will begin to have a memory of what shape they were stored in.
If you keep them lowered and not stretched, they will be kept in their more natural position.
Just a thought to start out your week. Remember, maintenance matters.
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