strut movement/leak

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SANDY D.

PRIOR TO LAUNCHING OUR BOAT LAST SEASON, I INSTALLED A NEW PROPELLER SHAFT AND STRUT BEARING. AFTER LAUNCHING OUR BOAT I DISCOVERED A SMALL LEAK/DRIP COMING FROM THE STRUT AREA. THE DRIP IS COMING FROM A 1/4" BOLT WHICH IS SCREWED THROUGH FIBERGLASS INTO THE STRUT ITSELF. THE 1/4" BOLT HAS THE GROUND WIRE ATTACHED (APPARENTLY TO GROUND THE STRUT). THE STRUT MAY ONLY NEED TO BE TIGHTENED? HOWEVER THE PROBLEM IS THAT IT IS ENCAPSULATED WITH A FIBERGLASS HOUSING WHICH APPEARS TO BE PART OF THE HULL. CAN'T EVEN SEE IF THERE ARE BOLTS TO TIGHEN UP. DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY THOUGHTS OR IDEAS ON HOW TO REPAIR THIS? THE BOAT IS CURRENTLY IN STORAGE FOR THE WINTER. THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR RESPONSES, SANDY
 
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