I noticed my lower right (of 4) transom bolts has worked itself slightly loose. Of course when I went to retighten it there was no resistance and it spins. It’s not leaking but I’m wondering if it’s as bad as it appears to get to the nut on the otherside.
Do boat places have some kind of articulated tool for accessing?
Anybody know?
Suggestions (2000 KW bay Reef)
It shouldn’t be too bad, somebody had to put those bolts in there and if they can do it, I can:smiley:
Correctly mounted, the bolt heads should be on the inside of the transom, with the nuts on the outside, and there should be 2 nuts, one locking the other. It’s usually a 2 man job, one to hold the wrench inside while one tightens from the outside.
If that bolt is spinning, I’d remove it completely, coat it with 5200 and re-install.
Capt. Larry Teuton
Swamp Worshiper
Thanks Larry,
I’ll have to look closer at how to get in there.
I don’t see a way but good to hear some optimism.
Happy New Year.
Tarpon, you are talking about the motor mounting bolts, right:question: If so, you can get at them somehow! The motor was mounted, after the boat was built!
yeah I think there’s a round port hatch in the well on the inside.
That must be how. I’ll let y’all know how I make out.
Just might have to dislocate my shoulder or something.
small price to pay for fish
Tarpon, use the search function and search for (long armed, small headed, ambidextrous, midget! I think you will find someone that offers that type service!
Little person please
Scout 185
Ruck that PC crap! Tell it like it is:smiley:
I’ve often wished for a trained spider monkey to help me with boat work.
Capt. Larry Teuton
Swamp Worshiper
I use my underwater camera to see in tight a place! I don’t like to use vicegrips all the time but they sure help in tight places where two hands won’t fit.
Thanks for the replies.
That lower bolt wasn’t hard to get at through the bilge hatch and vice grips worked fine. I take back all the negative thoughts I had!
Tight Lines
I would have pulled the bolt back out and re-calk it. If it was free spinning then then chances are it is not sealed correctly.
Tall Sail Marine
Yeah I thought that too but it was real cold. Think I’ll keep an eye on it and wait for warmer weather. For now just glad to know I can to it.
Tight lines.
Just a thought. Moisture and cold is what causes freeze / thaw cycles which tearup nearly anything where it happens. I’d get that bolt well sealed box fore letting it get wet.
17’ Henry O Hornet w/ Johnson 88 spl
26’ Palmer Scott project hull
14’ Bentz-Craft w/ Yamaha 25
I’d seal it too, now, before it ever sees water again. It’s not too cold for 5200 to cure, not worth a rotten transom not sealing it. It only take a little water…
Capt. Larry Teuton
Swamp Worshiper