It is possible to remove but nearly impossible to reinstall the cap and you need to be careful with the screws not to go too tight since they are self threading.  Intake gasket can be reused.  You need to remove those 6 bolts and unhook one of the throttle body harness connections (I think) to move it far enough out of the way.  I have not completely removed it on my 2012.

Boat: 2014 VLX, 350 Monsoon SS, 500hrs

Problem: Engine Fault Code SPN: 65591 FL1:7 (Cylinder 1 Misfire); however, no observable performance problem (i.e. sounds good, runs good, performs good)

What I've done:

• Compression test. Cyl 1 in-line w/adjacent cylinder (3) and holds pressure fine. 
• Spark Plugs. Checked for spark and looked OK. Replaced all 8 anyway preventatively. 
• Run thru 6+ warm up/cool down cycles. Error code still present. 

Question for Crew:

• Next, will replace distributor cap and rotor. Is there a way to do this without pulling off intake manifold (see photo)? And, if I do pull manifold, do I need new gaskets or can I just replace? Any tips for this process would be welcome!
• Spark Plug Wires: Due to location of distributor, I can't swap wires to test if I've got bad wire without pulling manifold. So, wondering if I should just plan to replace cap, rotor and wires all at same time? They look good?
• If I am getting spark at the plug, am I wrong to think the problem is in cap/rotor/wires?  

Y'all have been a great help to me over the years. Thank you. 

I have a 23 T220 and I am having an issue with my rear ballast bags. When I am filling them they get rock solid full of air and seem to put a lot of pressure on the fiberglass, want to pinch the hose on top, etc. I believe that the top hose is the air vent but the bags blow up like a balloon long before they fill up. What can be done to remediate this pressure? 

Drain all the oil into a container.  Let it sit.  If it is fuel dilution with that much extra it will have an obvious layer of fuel sitting on top.

Install new filter and correct type and amount of oil in meantime and see how it runs. 

If you do not have mayo then it is definitely not water/coolant.

If oil is significantly over filled - hard start would be expected as the crank weights are splashing in the oil

32 minutes ago, redrooster said:

Who cares if there is a tube, it's getting used for family time. 

You’re right.  I wouldn’t give up the family time for any price.