Leak in Mercruiser lower unit

I recently purchased a Bayliner with a 5.7 (210hp) and an Aplha 1. I
noticed today that the lower unti is leaking a little out of the oil
drain hole at the bottom. I checked and the screw is tight. Any
thoughts on what it could be? Bad gasket? Cross-threaded drain plug?
Any tips?

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There is a gasket under the plug. Same one is used on the upper plug. I
buy a bag of 10 and it lasts me years.

"yernkie" <none.DeleteThis@000.com> wrote in message
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>I recently purchased a Bayliner with a 5.7 (210hp) and an Aplha 1. I
> noticed today that the lower unti is leaking a little out of the oil
> drain hole at the bottom. I checked and the screw is tight. Any
> thoughts on what it could be? Bad gasket? Cross-threaded drain plug?
> Any tips?
>
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