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I won’t pass judgement on Owen’s Marine, without seeing the workorders.
In any event, doesn’t look like the aluminum has separated from the sleeves(s), which was not uncommon for these engines in the salt water. This piston was in the midst of melting down due to preignition. To be honest, something as simple as a loose spark plug can cause preignition. How badly is the piston melted? Are the rings stuck, cylinders scored? If not, this old dog might run again with the usual clean up and servicing. I know, what am I thinking, but it is possible if the piston dome isn’t too badly melted/rings/cylinders not too messed up. Pull the intake cover off and have a look, I’m guessing the exhaust cover screws are good and stuck, so don’t mess with them.