On Wed, 24 Jun 2009 05:23:27 -0400, John H
wrote:

On Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:56:16 -0400, Wayne.B
wrote:

On Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:30:49 -0400, John H
wrote:

I keep waiting for an explanation as to why Parker developed and sells
the 'transom cutout dam' to keep the water from coming in through the
stern. Wouldn't the damn dam also keep the water from going OUT the
stern?

But if it doesn't come in, it doesn't need to go out...

I suppose there might be a few timidly souls out there, or their
wives, that might be somewhat unnerved by the sight of a wave coming
in through the transom cut out. There's a reason why stern brackets
have become popular on offshore outboards.

I agree. But, why does Parker make the dams if the cutout is such a
great idea?

You'll have to check with our resident Parker expert. :-)