Bolt Sheared Off in Transom Plate...

[Guitarjesus]

#5 in the diagram sheared off in the transom plate. Any suggestions to get it out without screwing up the threads in the transom plate or worse, puncturing the fiberglass behind it.

 

[Dixemon]

where did it shear off? Going in or coming out? Do you have any pictures? Depending on whether there is any thing to grab hold of will determine the best method of removal.

 

[Guitarjesus]

where did it shear off? Going in or coming out? Do you have any pictures? Depending on whether there is any thing to grab hold of will determine the best method of removal.

I'll have to take the whole think apart again to get a picture. It sheared off only in the transom plate as I was tightening it, it passes through the wear rings and inner ring. Barely put any torque on it, just turned like butter.

 

[Dixemon]

So it sheared off where the threads meet the grip of the bolt? That sucks, Good news is if it sheared with very little torque than you may have an easier time getting it out. Sounds like it may be time to invest in an easy out set, or taking to a shop to have them give it a go.