I was amased on how is shipped . Got it Sat. spent most of afternoon prepairing it for salt water. My marina doe not remory the the boat so outdrive remains in water all season. Sanded it with 240 grit then wiped it with acitone. Spent Sunday afternoon assembling drive I was very Happy with instructions you have on web.Wating for marina to finish installing docks after Sandy mess.Hope the install instructions are as easy as assembly were. Will advise when I install.