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Thanks for the advice Phil!

I ordered new thru hull fittings from from a Boston Whaler dealer. The openings are presently without sealant, and I'm told those should be sealed and dry before installing the new thru hulls with sealant. Question 1: Which is the proper marine sealant? I've heard 4200, Boat's Life Seal, Boat's Life...

The 2007 170 MONTAUK is a saltwater boat. It has spent a good bit of its existence on a boat lift out of the water, and it isn't bottom painted.

The open through-hull fittings are dry. I am keeping an eye on the open transducer mounting holes for additional moisture.

I removed the two engine splash well through-hull fittings. Each came out with minimal effort, and with brown gunk and some moisture. After wiping away the gunk, the transom material was exposed and seems solid with no moisture damage. I removed the [cockpit sump drain] through hull fitting [and fou...

Thanks for the replies and redirecting me to the through-hull thread. Good information and startling at the same time. The dark stained water that is periodically seeping from the through hulls, and now the transom mounted transducer clearly indicates water intrusion. I guess the best action is to r...

My recently acquired 2007 170 Montauk appears to have some water problems. After a mid winter bath, the boat was moved to my garage for detailing and preparation for the upcoming boating season. A few days after a thorough washing, I noticed a line of dark coffee-colored water running down the trans...