Hi, I found out a little more on this today from Gary at All Star Marine in Dallas Tx. I have a 2005 Pantera Classic. Gary told me that the screws have a rubber sleeve. When installing the screws the screw and sleeve should be fit into the original hole and then as they are tightend the rubber sleeve pulls upward against the fiberglass sort of like drywall screws that you punch through the wall and then as you screw down it pulls up against the other side of the wall. Gary told me to use a hack saw to cut the bolts if I could not get them off via the access panel. Not sure Ilike that option but I may have to do it on the front screws. So if replacing the decket in my case I need the 4 new screws and pads that go underneath. Bama P, I called Motorguide and they recommended a couple of places to get the decket (hard plastic piece on the leading edge). If you are having trouble finding you could try All Star Marine. The website is listed below. I would ask for Gary the owner and let him know what you are looking for. If you are not sure about the part maybe send him a picture via e-mail. http://www.fishingworld.com/AllStarElec … fault.tmpl BassCat, This is a 2005 Pantera Classic with less than 40 hours on the big motor. This boat has not had a lot of use. Have you seen issues with the screws that hold the mount to the bow? All 4 screws on the mount seem to have the sleeve broken as I cannot tighten the screws down. After talking to Gary at All Star Marine he said the sleeves must have seperated but the upper part of the sleeve is still holding the mount secure. Not a big issue at the moment as the mount is secure but I would think that all 4 showing this is a concern. Thanks all for the help. Rick
