I had just completed a successful sea trial after replacing all of the bellows and shift cables on my 1988 Welcraft 210 Classic. While standing on the teak swim step in the parking lot after pulling out, the upper lag bolt pulls out of the transom. ?DARN? I think I said as I caught my balance. This is one of four upper lag bolts. There are also four gussets that run from the stern edge of the step to about a foot below the water line (8 fasteners into the transom total).
I have not inspected the blind hole created by the lag to check the condition of the wood. The boat is in great shape and do not anticipate a dry rot problem when I do inspect.
Is the correct repair to drill through the transom and use nuts, bolts and washers to refasten the bracket or possibly fill the hole and create another blind hole?
Also, is 3M 5200 the correct sealant for this application or is there something better?
Thanks for the help.
I have not inspected the blind hole created by the lag to check the condition of the wood. The boat is in great shape and do not anticipate a dry rot problem when I do inspect.
Is the correct repair to drill through the transom and use nuts, bolts and washers to refasten the bracket or possibly fill the hole and create another blind hole?
Also, is 3M 5200 the correct sealant for this application or is there something better?
Thanks for the help.