Hello, I noticed this splitting on the lower rubber boot of my outdrive today and don't know if it is supposed to be split like this or if it will need to be replaced. I bought this boat in April 2006 and have had it in the water a total of 6 times. It has been in storage since 2009. I brought it home this weekend and have been doing some work on it to prepare it for sale and noticed this on the outdrive. I remember noticing this before but can't remember if I have had it in the water since the first tme I noticed it or not.
