Poorly installed kicker??

[jc12]

Hi all,

We just repowered our 2003 GulfStream with a new yammi 300 and 9.9HT kicker.

The shop ended up cutting the access hole fairly low in the transom (just above the swim grid). It’s the same height as the factory hole used for the mains wiring, controls etc. However they did not use a weatherproof loom/hose to cover the cable and seal the transom.

The way it’s currently installed allows small amounts of water to get in while underway. I imagine one large wave or a quick stop could lead to a bucket of water getting through the grommet.

The wood inside was also not sealed and the mechanic is saying they cannot install the proper fully sealed hose because the throttle cables are not long enough to allow it.

Does this look right?

thanks!

 

[PointedRose]

Hi all,

We just repowered our 2003 GulfStream with a new yammi 300 and 9.9HT kicker.

The shop ended up cutting the access hole fairly low in the transom (just above the swim grid). It’s the same height as the factory hole used for the mains wiring, controls etc. However they did not use a weatherproof loom/hose to cover the cable and seal the transom.

The way it’s currently installed allows small amounts of water to get in while underway. I imagine one large wave or a quick stop could lead to a bucket of water getting through the grommet.

The wood inside was also not sealed and the mechanic is saying they cannot install the proper fully sealed hose because the throttle cables are not long enough to allow it.

Does this look right?

thanks!

Doesn’t look bad to me. Not sure I get why the mechanic says the cables are too short, seems there is some inches of extra play in the cables since they are wire tied up. I’d recommend removing the grommet and sealing up the exposed wood core area with epoxy - you definitely don’t want consistent water intrusion in your transom, but I do not think you would end up with a bucket of water even with a quick stop, but in that event, you have a working bilge pump, yes? Probably could layer on some silicone to seal a bit better

 

[leeccoll]

Agree with what PointedRose said.

If you are nervous about water penetration, why not tape off the outside of the cover where the wires come out (exposed) and squirt silicone on the inside of the transom sealing it up, then remover the tape after it cures?
Seems like it would be a cleaner installation that way to me, but not sure if you have good access where the wiring is inside your transom.
Hopefully they sealed the hole in the transom with epoxy or the like.

 

[Timcan]

I just did this a few months ago you should epoxy the hole to prevent water intrusion to the transom.