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REBEL4845

08-08-2005 06:18 PM

Tabs leaking water in bilge

I have a 1988 boat. It has never been in the water for more than a weekend. The tab on the port side was dripping water into the bilge through the mounting bolts. I tightened them up and clear water sqeezed out of the bolt holes. Transom did not feel spongy at all. Should I worry??

Scott

08-08-2005 06:52 PM

Re: Tabs leaking water in bilge

Yes! Take them off and make sure the holes are dry If water "squeezed" out you know the answer. If you are lucky and the transom holes are dry re-install the bolts with lots of 3M 4200.

Best of Luck

REBEL4845

08-08-2005 06:55 PM

Re: Tabs leaking water in bilge

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott

Yes! Take them off and make sure the holes are dry If water "squeezed" out you know the answer. If you are lucky and the transom holes are dry re-install the bolts with lots of 3M 4200.

Best of Luck

And if the transom holes arnt dry? Thanks for the 3M #

Bad Girl

08-08-2005 08:52 PM

Re: Tabs leaking water in bilge

an '88 with water = rotten transom.

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