Thanks for the input. Built it up with silicone, but not a lot, your 'cone' ideal is a good one and will put another layer on there and build it up to allow better water run off. Figure two layers would be beneficial, as the first will probably flex a bit and may cause another gap?? Will be keeping ...

Hope this is right section. On my '83 Mac 25', I noticed both port/starboard side stays are loose, around the deck fitting. Noticed only because water leaked into cabin and was noticeable inside along wood strip. They only wiggle, move, going side to side (left-right), but as far as I can tell the m...

yeah.. I 'thought' ... that going through the port 1/4 berth would be the answer, BUT ... there's actually a fiberglass divider / wall about half way back under the cockpit, which I hoped would move/open but is actually formed and glassed to side of interior hull through the center to starboard side...

Also in same boat... so to speak. Just bought a new (1983 new) ... for me, Mac '25. Am looking forward to learning about her and fine art of sailing, but already hit major stopping point regarding 4-stroke outboard on what I assume is a 2-stroke original bracket. Wanted to ask more specifically, if ...