Anode-head bolt thru transom

[Ray72starcraft]

Just replaced transom in '72 Starcraft aluminum I-O boat. Failed to put rubber washers on anode-head bolts and it leaks.
Can I put some sealer around the anode-head or must I remove the bolts and reinstall. Motor is installed so its a tight fit to remove the bolts.
Thanks
Ray

 

[robert graham]

Re: Anode-head bolt thru transom

There's several sealers that you can use, but on my 30 year old riveted aluminum canoe I use that 3-M yellow weatherstrip adhesive to seal rivets, thru-hull bolts, seams....it's tough stuff, sticks on there good, stays flexible....you could put it on the outside and inside of the hull....clean and/or sand the area best you can for best adhesion.....You can check your seams and re-apply about once a year....

 

[crabby captain john]

Re: Anode-head bolt thru transom

Do it right and forget about it. Quick fix often do not last and give at the worst times.

 

[smokeonthewater]

Re: Anode-head bolt thru transom

if you want to save time now you can seal it and then you can do the transom again in a year or two

 

[Grub54891]

Re: Anode-head bolt thru transom

Remove them,fix correctly.replacing transom is a big job. The next owner will never know,but will appreciate it.
Grub

 

[Ray72starcraft]

Re: Anode-head bolt thru transom

Pulled the bolts out and added the washers.
Thanks Guys
It's best to do it right. I guess I was looking for a short cut.

 

[smokeonthewater]

Re: Anode-head bolt thru transom

congrats on a WISE decision!

happy boating