I have a 1987 SeaRay 270 Dancer that is in great condition except for a little(or big)problem with 3 (of 5) screw holes which mount the starboard side trim tab. There is some rotten or wet wood in/around at least 2 of the screw holes. I have no access to these holes from inside. When I pulled the boat for the season I took the tab off and drilled out any former repair attempts and some wood by coning it inside with a drill bit. I used acetone irrigation in an attempt to get rid of residual moisture in the holes and left the screw holes open, yet covered from top for the winter to allow drainage and drying. I checked it today (this is March) and there is still water in at least one of the screw holes so I added cotton string to help it drain. I'd like to get rid of all the rotten wood although the only way I feel this can be done is by coring it out from the outside or using a drill bit to remove as much bad wood as I can and then rebuilding what's been removed with West. Every time I seen something on this subject it talks of repairing from inside the boat and never from the outside, is there a reason why it wouldn't work the other way especially if InterProtect 2000e is going to be applied after the repair job is done and the compromised area is small?

i'm lookling for the mounting bracket that allows one to attach a small outboard to the top of the outdrive on an i/o, for trolling. what is the name of that thing and where might i find one? john