Topic: Water dripping from lowest bolt on jackplate

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January 24, 2017 at 4:46 am #400405

CJE
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Noticed water dripping from lowest bolt going though transom holding on jack plate.. I pulled bolt out and used compressed air to dry / blow out excess water,did that till dry. Sealed bolt with sealant noticed that its leaking again wondering if any body a has seen or had this issue before and how did you fix problem.??

January 24, 2017 at 5:30 am #400410

oldtimer57
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What year of boat? post 2000 should not be a problem. All glass transom. But earlier boats were not. The recommended procedure is to remove the bolts, and apply heat / heated air for a couple of weeks to dry the thing out. You can also probe in the hole to see what has happened inside. Wet wood will dry out and be OK. Rotted wood will dry out but will not be ok. Main thing is to not wait. Letting wet wood sit will not work. You need to get the bolts back out (at least the lower two, but I would personally do ALL of them (supporting the motor of course) as you want everything dry before you seal it back up. There are lots of threads on this on BBC.2008 Pantera Classic2014 Mercury Pro XS 200

January 24, 2017 at 1:13 pm #400412

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Its a 05 p classic so should be no wood..

January 24, 2017 at 1:31 pm #400417

Bass Cat Boats
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They will hold a little moisture in some areas of the engine and bonding areas, though it should dry and be easily sealed if you remove the engine. The sealant is due a refurbish from time.
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