Tabs leaking water in bilge
08-08-2005 | 06:18 PM
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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??
08-08-2005 | 06:52 PM
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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.
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08-08-2005 | 06:55 PM
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Re: Tabs leaking water in bilge
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.
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