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Author	Topic:   Do you prepare motor mount holes prior to engine mount?
biggums1	posted 04-28-2006 09:02 PM ET (US)         My 1983 Sport 17's getting a nice 90 hp E-Tec. The old Suzuki is gone and the boat is sitting in my driveway with 4 bare mounting holes unblocked. One of the holes (lower right) has a little rusty looking dampness in it. The transom is strong and solid even around the holes. Two questions: 1. Do I have to worry about the rusty one? 2. Do you recommend and special treatment inside the 4 transom mounting holes prior to mounting the motor? Thanks for the help! Dave
bsmotril	posted 04-28-2006 10:40 PM ET (US)             You could treat the exposed wood endgrain inside the holes with penetrating epoxy sealer. That would keep future water intrusion to a minimum. Two coats should do it. Since it might raise the wood grain a bit, re-drill the holes after it cures with the correct sized bit. Also, the wood needs to be dry before applying the epoxy. Don't use 3M 5200 or you'll have a very difficult time if you want to get the bolts out again. BillS

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