The previous owner of my boat had a bird Mega transducer mounted near the bottom edge of the transom with screws. I removed it to place it on the jack plate I am installing. One of the screws was broke pretty much flush with the surface of the glass. I was thinking I would just slap some 3M 4200 over the holes and the screw but wanted to know if there was a better way to deal with the screw?
I think the plate will cover the empty holes but will just miss the broken screw.
2004 Ranger 519VX
Yamaha VMAX 200HP OX66
I’d probably try grinding a slot for a screwdriver in it with a Dremel to see if you can back it out. Tape on a sheet of aluminum flashing with a hole drilled in it to protect the finish while cutting and trying the screwdriver.
If you have integrity, nothing else matters. If you don't have integrity,
nothing else matters.
You could try using an "Easy Out" if the scew doesn't turn freely
Comanche20 (Don)
2008 Ranger Z 20, 225 RUDE
Ultrex 45/36/112
2 Birds
2020 F150 LIMITED Eco Boost
I have broken off stainless screws in my transom. You buy a depth finder for thousands of dollars and they cut costs on screws. Better off to try to set them in slightly maybe with a nail set and patch the hole.
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