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Best way to drill a hole in fiberglass transom? - Feydakin - 06-24-2012 I finally got the engine mount trolling motor put in the Four Winns. The cable is plenty long enough to run over the top of the boat, but I want to run it under the swim deck somewhere next to where the upper unit enters the boat to clean things up and make it safer to use. I figure I'll need to use a firewall grommet for a seal, but really have no idea what is the best way to drill the hole and then make sure it's sealed well. [signature] Re: [Feydakin] Best way to drill a hole in fiberglass transom? - tomc - 06-24-2012 i would advise not to drll a hole near or below the water line. here is something that will help you if you still want to [url "http://www.boat-project.com/tutorials/drill.htm"]http://www.boat-project.com/tutorials/drill.htm[/url] [signature] Re: [tomc] Best way to drill a hole in fiberglass transom? - Feydakin - 06-24-2012 Thanks for the link. It'll be plenty far out of the water even when heavily loaded. There's a spot that still has cobwebs and dirt from last year even after a couple days on the water that should be safe for the hole. [signature]