low down in the pocket where motor mounts have minor small cracks just where hull meets back plate where motor mounts. there is a drain in this area from splashing water. is there a product to smear-paint-brush ect..so as to just keep moister out? I was thinking that maybe clear 'chip gaurd' that is sprayed on lower levals of some auto's may work. seems durable. any thoughts here. p.s. just smearing silicone on seems not really a good fix..and tacky looking. thanks again for any/all ideas Gene