Is that caulk on all them bolts? It looks like 5200 but I have never seen anyone that could smooth it over with one finger and make it look worth a crap. I normally buy 1 gallon of mineral spirits for every 8 oz. of 5200 sealer.. If it is 5200 and you used it liberally between the bracket and transom I say forget the washers. When the sealer dries take the mechanical fasteners out and throw them in the cuddy. You will lighten up the transom in the process.. that bracket ain't going nowhere without the transom. It does look great. Washers are insurance.
Nice deal on the motor too. What helped to make your decision to go with the Opti?
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