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They washers probably did do just that... until it cracked. This is a case of neglect - this didn't happen over night - it started many years ago. MJF, I feel for you. Yes, it's something that you should have taken notice of (and/or the previous owner should have mentioned with good ethics in...

Actually, it looks like this issue was there for quite a while. Someone had put silicone over the crack as a band aid. I would NOT recommend doing a quick fix... the last thing you want is to be offshore (or anywhere) and have the engine fall off and possibly take the transom with it while...

There really isn't a "replace" - it's all "repair". For it to crack like that, I suspect the water has been seeping into the transom for a long time... well before 2018. It CAN be repaired - and it WILL be time consuming - whether it's something you can do or you hire someone... that's up to...

Ah, gotcha. Ameritool will get you straightened out.

You mentioned you wanted to know the model number and supplier - but you already know it's Ameritool - maybe that other number is there model number? Give them a call - they're the source so you'll get the most accurate info there. If you aren't up to doing that, you could call your local...

This is explained by simple science. Warm air holds more moisture.

Motorcycles... snowmobiles... generators... and whole slew of outboards running ethanol fuel. You're over thinking it - it'll be just fine. Besides, it ain't about the block - it's the rubber components and such that can suffer. It certainly won't hurt to use E-free, but there's really no need.

OK, so those are easily removed. Will that give you access to the floor scuppers? Sometimes you have to get down and dirty and wiggle down into a compartment in just the right way... or work blind... and sometimes I'm even, literally, working on my head upside down. If you haven't yet, take...

That seat in your cockpit... is whatever is inside that seat removable? Just wondering if that would give you access to the ones on the floor.

Pictures of what? More detail. Are you looking for pictures of someone cutting a hole? I've cut holes in boats more times than I can remember, but I never thought to take pics because it's so straight forward - not something you really need a pic for, you know? Would it better to cut a hole...

Huh? That's totally different than what you just posted. You change your mind as fast as my 14-year old daughter!

See if you can find a "cutout" size or a "template" for it. Cut a piece of paper or cardboard to that size and tape it onto the proposed location and see how much "meat" is left of the hull. Quick tip... when you cut a corner, don't make it a hard corner - always use a drill bit to make a...

Ah, "transom"... well, technically I guess it's still the hull, but close enough. Yes, that area would be fine. Mark your hole, cut, install plate, go fishing. I'm just guestimating since I'm not there to actually measure, but there looks like there is plenty of room for even an 8" plate...

As noted (especially with aluminum tanks, less so with plastic), the risk is condensation. So best practice is either full or empty. Whether or not condensation happens is going to, like Seasick mentioned, depend on a large number of factors. Could a tank be fine with a half tank? Sure. But...

"Transit"? Can you post a picture of what you're talking about? Or give a better description? But if you're simply talking about drilling a hole in a relatively non structural area... that's all it really is... Drill/cut your hole and install the plate. It's pretty basic.

My boat is similar to yours, but I only have a large fishbox that extends to under the chair - as opposed to a separate area for storage. I took the time to look at an old brochure to get a better idea of the area since there wasn't a picture here - it was the brochure that mentioned tackle...

Best course of action is to remove the tackle boxes and have someone use a hose in suspect areas until you see water dripping in. That box is completely inside the curtains, right? What ways do you anticipate that water could get in?

Generally speaking, Deka (who makes Duracell) and Interstate are both top notch. But one "data point" or "experience" doesn't make the Deka inferior to Interstate. Either one are good choices. There was another variable involved here for you to see that difference. It could have just been a...

I guess it depends on what those maintenance kits contain and whether or not it's the items you want. Do the items that are in those kits pertain to your engine? Those are the things you need to look into. But, why not just buy the things you need separately? If you're not going to be using...

Tabs are fantastic and you would definitely notice a difference in performance and rough sea handling. However, I agree with Mike that you should get some time under your belt before deciding if you need them or not for the way YOU boat. It's really not important what we think - it's whether...