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5200 sealant for small holes - problem
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<blockquote data-quote="JMichael" data-source="post: 239443" data-attributes="member: 7544"><p>I'm not sure what others think about this idea but I'll throw it out there. I wouldn't seal around the bottom edges of the transom where the wood contacts aluminum. If the transom leaks, the water is trapped between the wood and aluminum and you might not know you have a leak. The trapped water causes the wood to rot at an accelerated rate and can pit the aluminum. And in some cases, the aluminum could be pitted bad enough to be beyond a simple repair. For me, if I know I've got a leak, I can take steps to stop the leak and save a lot of work in the long run.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JMichael, post: 239443, member: 7544"] I'm not sure what others think about this idea but I'll throw it out there. I wouldn't seal around the bottom edges of the transom where the wood contacts aluminum. If the transom leaks, the water is trapped between the wood and aluminum and you might not know you have a leak. The trapped water causes the wood to rot at an accelerated rate and can pit the aluminum. And in some cases, the aluminum could be pitted bad enough to be beyond a simple repair. For me, if I know I've got a leak, I can take steps to stop the leak and save a lot of work in the long run. [/QUOTE]
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