A ball and socket joint assembly for a water vehicle outdrive system pivots both the trim-lift and the rudder as well as provides a reverse thrust without the need of a shifting mechanism. The invention also relates to compositions thereof and their use either for treating fungal infections in humans and animals or combating crop diseases. When the boat support platform is in a lowered position the at least two first support struts are generally parallel to both the first base beam and the first lifting beam, and the at least two second support struts are generally parallel to both the second base beam and the second lifting beam. The middle region can have a first surface in contact with the inner layer. The sleeve secures the pre-terminated fiber optic termini to second optical fiber. For the fast testing of all the banks, devices are included for the parallel switching of the banks such that reading and writing may be effected simultaneously at all the banks.