[Dan]

Craig, I haven't seen Gary since I loaned him my front rod racks last week. I usually see him walking Buck in the evenings when I get home from work. I'll be sure to inform of this site though. You are right about those fittings. All of the fittings are brass except for the 2 in the splash well. I don't think they were sealed at all! I discovered this when I drilled some holes to mount a speed/temp sensor and water drained out as if I opened a faucet. That made me real nervous so I (200 lbs) hopped on my motor to try to make the transom flex but couldn't. A friend of mine on the Eastern Shore that used to build boats said that the glass alone in that transom is enough to support the motor. So I took his advice as well as the advice and products from the Rot Doctor. I pulled the fittings and picked out what damaged wood I could. I then drilled several small holes in the bottom of the transom to let the water drain for a few months, frequently applying suction. Once it seemed dry, I injected some penetrating epoxy, sealed all holes w/ marine tex and reinstalled the fittings, sealing them w/ 4200. Problem solved....I hope.

Dan [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

[ March 31, 2002, 04:03 PM: Message edited by: CroakerLips ]