I have an 1988 alpha 1 transom assembly and there are two approx 1" diameter holes on the both the port and starboard sides along the edge of the lower section of my gimbal housing. I can figure out what these are for. At first I was thinking they were access holes for some nuts deep within, but they almost seem like drains or extra exhaust ports.<br /><br />Can anyone fill me in on what these are for? I ask because one of these holes is plugged up with a rock and its been impossible to extract.