[Yamtt125]

sorry about not responding, i went away for the weekend...

I've decided to temporarily fix it from the exterior, then next winter when i redo the deck with plasteak and possible put the gas tank under the deck, i will correctly fix it from the inside.
I think it will be fine for the one summer, but does anybody think it will not hold up for the one season as long as i'm gentle with her?
I'f I had plenty of time, then i would do it, but i'm so pressed for time because i have to finish transome, console, and paint her, new components everywhere in about a month, while working full time....but it'll get done. I'll make sure i do everything the right way, no half-a$$ stuff.

Thanks for all the advice guys...i'll start on it as soon as i'm done sanding all the bottom paint off.

-andrew