There is crack in the fiberglass under one of my motor mounts. The fiberglass is pretty thin, I think it is there to protect the encased wood stringer, and for cosmetic reasons (was probably easier for the factory to slap on a layer of fiberglass and spray on gelcoat than to paint the engine compartment). The wood is, fortunately, rock-solid, at least as far as I can tell after trying to poke into it with a screwdriver. There is absolutely no rot, nor movement of the motor when running. So, I think I can repair this satisfactorily by grinding in a bevel and laying some glass in epoxy.
Only issue is, the motor mount is in the way. Obviously, I don't want to remove the motor for this job. Can I remove the motor mount, fix the problem, and put it back? Would I need to support the motor during the process?
Thanks!
Only issue is, the motor mount is in the way. Obviously, I don't want to remove the motor for this job. Can I remove the motor mount, fix the problem, and put it back? Would I need to support the motor during the process?
Thanks!
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