Git-Rot, using it for prevention

[Nick_Barr]

I bought some Git-Rot for emergencies or just in case I need it. For my skeeter with the wooden transom, which is still solid, Should I apply Git-Rot to it now for prevention? If I did, how would I go about doing it?

[perfect-storm]

If your transom is solid and dry, I'd simply leave it alone. The best prevention is to re seal all through transom items such as motor bolts, D rings, livewell intakes, etc. A good properly applied seal of 5200 on all through transom items will keep the transom dry indefinitely. A wood transom is every bit as good as a composite transom. The only reason they rot is due to people not sealing things that are mounted through the transom. Most manufacturers use only silicone which, over time, will lose it's seal and leak into the structure. They use silicone because it is cheaper, not because it is better. Some people tighten bolts on a transom without removing and resealing, this also causes leaks. If you seal everything with 5200 and don't turn it or move it, it is sealed for a long time. I usually repower every 4 or 5 years and make it a point to reseal transom bolts every time I repower, even though the motor is on a jack plate.

[Nick_Barr]

Good Advice, I bought some 5200 3M Marine Adhesive Sealant in black I believe. So I will just reseal all the bolts, etc.

Thanks,
Nick