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You need to do two things: Find a good fiberglass shop. Get ready for shock when you get an estimate for rebuild.

I think he is saying that the old motor had the wire connected but the newer motor doesn't have a connector for the red wire. I don't know if the old motor is still around. If it is, I would find that connector and trace it back to where it connects to something. Maybe he got the hull only....

The poly tanks don't develop leaks very often. There are two deck plates for the tank, one forward and that lets you see the fill and vent hose connections. The second inspection plate is aft and that lets you see the pickup hose and fittings as well as the sender flange. Check those for leaks...

I am not a mindreader. What model and year boat

OP states that the unknown wire is in the harness from the boat and not a wire from the motor so I doubt it is alt charge lead. On the other hand, a red wire would typically indicate a power feed. In the 2011 rigging guide there is a red wire that goes from a fused direct connection to a...

Like they say, test a small inconspicuous spot first:)

I agree on all your points but still wonder if the anchor when stowed should be riding off of the roller.

I may have a wiring diagram but need more info. What were previous engines? (model and year, 2s or 4 s? Do you have analog or digital gauges? Fuel management gauge? There is a possibility that an adapter cable may be needed for pre 2007 to late model repowers. Are the connectors you mention on...

Yes, there were pockets near the tstats that trapped water that if subjected to cold temps could freeze and crack the castings

I also can't tell if it is a stainless claw or a stainless Delta anchor. The recommended size varies a bit for each type. Forgot to say, Good luck with the boat!

Maybe adjustment is possible. I don't have experience with the hull fitting. That said, the anchor is pulled in too tight. The underside of the anchor shank should be laying on the roller and it isn't. See if there is a way to move the anchor roller hardware forward so that the anchor stops...

I agree, that's terrible. It looks like the edge is exposed ( non glassed ) coring with some paint of gel coat poorly painted on. Have you spoken to the dealer? That would be the normal channel to go through. See what they say and offer as a resolution. If not satisfied, then escalate to...

We need a photo. Need to know anchor type and size and how it is rigged on that hull Other than the weight, a picture will answer most questions.

If you use 4200 you may not be able to remove them in one piece in the future if you want to. Just caulk in place using something like Life Seal

That's a lot of work to end up with a semi-permanent portable MSD:) Dometic has announced a new self contained MSD ( it isn't available yet and I have no idea what it will cost). The up side is that the holding tank and all necessary plumbing parts are built in. You need to run a pressurized...

The Sanipotti model (s) do not have any pumps or macerators. It basically a non powered gravity fed tank with a pump out tube and fitting ( and a vent fitting.)

Yep, remove the screws and pull off the panels. It is possible that the cable is tie wrapped behind the panels and/or tie wrapped behind the dash or in the electronics box.

When I fish, it is off the aft sides mostly. I rarely walk to the bow with a fish on so the antenna doesn't get in the way. Here is a pic. You can make out the antenna on the left side of the photo.

On my 208, I have the antenna mounted on the gunnel just forward of the gas fill. With a 8 foot antenna, I can ( and do) fold it down towards the bow and it lays up against the railing stantions ( or what ever they are called) Cable runs down and over to the helm area then up the normal wiring...

I am glad you seem to have solved your issue. I am hesitant to use compressed air to clean things like telltales in fear of blowing off a hose fitting as you mentioned. I would have preferred to use something like a wire to clean out the fittings to hopefully see what gunk was there if it was...