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On 6/20/2022 at 8:59 AM, jtryon said:

haha welcome to the club, i had this same question last season.  the dipstick is definitely a stout one so you have to trust that bending it to get around that seat frame won't break it off, but that's the only way to get it out.  poor design for sure.  i checked the level of mine on the trailer after a drain/refill and it's worked perfectly with no warning light since.  mine would have the light on at idle and up to 900-ish RPM but would go off after that; since changing the fluid and topping it off it doesn't even come on at idle anymore.

This sounds like an issue to me.  The light should come on up until 700-900 RPMs.  If it's not coming on at all, you need to probably change the vdrive oil pressure sending unit sensor.

This with some lead.  No need for bow weight or anything else.  Depending on the side you want to surf, only fill that side bag and add some lead until it's listed. 

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I’d go PSS.  It can be replaced without removing the engine.  It’s much easier with the vDrive and trans removed, but not necessary.  Probably a two hour job if you get on it.  There are 4 bolts that connect the prop shaft to the Vdrive output shaft.  Remove those, slide the shaft to the rear (be careful not to push prop into the rudder).  Remove the shaft nut and either use a puller or use a socket as a press to remove the coupler.  This may come off with some force, as my last one did.  Don’t lose the key way when it comes apart.  Remove old shaft seal and replace with new one, per manufacturer’s instructions.  Reassemble prop shaft and vdrive.