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East County Kona

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Transom adapter no gasket?
« on: March 16, 2016, 05:37:46 PM »
Trying to start the sealing up and can't find the damn thing. I have been told to run without, but it's not there boat LOL

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Bunger

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Re: Transom adapter no gasket?
« Reply #1 on: March 16, 2016, 06:35:08 PM »
Ya no gasket. Put a generous bead around the surface, bolt it up and wipe the edge all the way around. Worked great for me.


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Re: Transom adapter no gasket?
« Reply #2 on: March 16, 2016, 08:34:51 PM »

Ya no gasket. Put a generous bead around the surface, bolt it up and wipe the edge all the way around. Worked great for me.


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That's what I was hoping to hear!


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Re: Transom adapter no gasket?
« Reply #3 on: March 16, 2016, 08:47:42 PM »
Some tricks.

First, if you plan on removing it again,  use vinyl tape on the hull where the silicone will seal to the hull. You can but electrical tape in numerous colors, that's what I use. Just tape off where the sealant will be on the hull.

You can trim the excess with a razor blade. Then just seal it up normally.

Next,  rub an ice cube on your finger before smoothing the excess sealant,  it won't stick to your finger and come out incredibly smooth.
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Re: Transom adapter no gasket?
« Reply #4 on: March 16, 2016, 09:14:30 PM »

Some tricks.

First, if you plan on removing it again,  use vinyl tape on the hull where the silicone will seal to the hull. You can but electrical tape in numerous colors, that's what I use. Just tape off where the sealant will be on the hull.

You can trim the excess with a razor blade. Then just seal it up normally.

Next,  rub an ice cube on your finger before smoothing the excess sealant,  it won't stick to your finger and come out incredibly smooth.

Damn wish I woulda known that last winter. I can't wait to try the ice cube trick.


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East County Kona

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Re: Transom adapter no gasket?
« Reply #5 on: March 16, 2016, 09:16:01 PM »

Some tricks.

First, if you plan on removing it again,  use vinyl tape on the hull where the silicone will seal to the hull. You can but electrical tape in numerous colors, that's what I use. Just tape off where the sealant will be on the hull.

You can trim the excess with a razor blade. Then just seal it up normally.

Next,  rub an ice cube on your finger before smoothing the excess sealant,  it won't stick to your finger and come out incredibly smooth.
Hahaha awesome. Going permanent tomorrow..


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East County Kona

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Re: Transom adapter no gasket?
« Reply #6 on: March 16, 2016, 09:16:45 PM »
Thanks bunger! Thanks GT!


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Re: Transom adapter no gasket?
« Reply #7 on: March 17, 2016, 08:26:05 AM »
One other tip for all of you, coming from a guy who takes these off for a living. Someone said use a generous amount....let's rephrase that and say use a "conservative generous amount". It really doesn't take that much silicone to seal a transom cover. A light bead on the transom between the opening in the hull and the bolt holes, and a light bead between the bolt holes on the transom cover is all you need. Your pump guy will thank you the next time it has to be removed and he doesn't have to spend 45 min scraping excess silicone off your hull and TA adaptor.
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Jetonthewater16ft

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Re: Transom adapter no gasket?
« Reply #8 on: March 17, 2016, 09:13:26 AM »

Some tricks.

First, if you plan on removing it again,  use vinyl tape on the hull where the silicone will seal to the hull. You can but electrical tape in numerous colors, that's what I use. Just tape off where the sealant will be on the hull.

You can trim the excess with a razor blade. Then just seal it up normally.

Next,  rub an ice cube on your finger before smoothing the excess sealant,  it won't stick to your finger and come out incredibly smooth.

I use alittle spit if you don't have ice cubes laying around just sayin. Ice cubes are a little more sanitary though haha


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Re: Transom adapter no gasket?
« Reply #9 on: March 17, 2016, 10:32:37 AM »
I use alittle spit if you don't have ice cubes laying around just sayin. Ice cubes are a little more sanitary though haha


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Professionals use WD40.

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Re: Transom adapter no gasket?
« Reply #10 on: March 17, 2016, 11:16:32 AM »
Mmm nice an smoooove


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