I have a 1981 S2 8.5A. While crawling behind the fuel tank to inspect the helm cables, I noticed two of the four bolts securing the rudder shaft stuffing box to the hull were badly corroded. It appears they are carbon steel fasteners. The other two fasterners are bronze and in great shape. Replacing these fasteners will be tough. I'll likely have to drill them out, tap new threads, and install bronze or stainless fasteners. It's tough enough just to get a look at these fasteners, actually working on them will be a real challenge.
Has anyone had experience with this? Any tips?
Has anyone had experience with this? Any tips?