Cutting kicker bracket access hole.

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Just finished installing kicker bracket. Cutting access hole was uneventful but removing foam was not easy. The stuff was rigid and came out in small pieces. Was glad to see that the inside was dry as powder.

Lessons learned:

When drilling holes through the transom be sure to angle holes upward slightly to mirror the angle of the transom. I had to re-drill first hole because original hole did not allow bolt top to lay flat against bracket support.

Be sure to put adhesive/silicone inside of drilled hole; between bracket and hull; and on the underside of the outside nut. Unless you are a neat freak, leave residue after tightening bolts.

Be careful when installing cap on hole cut. Unless you install the rim evenly - don't allow a screw to warp the circle - the screw on lid will not fit properly.

Cables for the engine were running through the void and the foam. Fortunately they were encased in PVC. Unfortunately the PVC crowded access to bolts but I managed

These are the things that I was hoping to avoid when I first posted for advice. Hope this helps others.

G.