2022 Stock Outboard Racing’s Future

[Mark40H]

Good eye Dick you are right.

[dandrews75]

From what I read about the motor this is supplemental cooling water supply. Drain screens under cavitation plate on outboards is common and has been for decades, usually right before the anode. I imagine the outlet at the bottom of the gearcase before the prop is also a drain. These engines operate in many different conditions including freezing temps so it’s critical that water drain from the lower unit when pulled from the water in below freezing conditions. This is common weather that waterfowl hunters operate in.

[dandrews75]

Anyone know what kind of boat this is and anything about it?