Installing deck plate in a Crestliner Sabre SST transom

fishbait2

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I am installing a deck plate in a Crestliner Sabre SST transom splash well. It will have water in it a lot. The deck plate is West Marines Screw-in Deck Plate UV- Resistant ASA Plastic. The package stated to use Silicone but I am finding that I can’t use just any Marine Silicone. Apparently certain Marine Silicone gives off acid when it’s drying that can cause issues with the Aluminum. What can I use?
 

jbcurt00

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It's the acetate curing agent in Silly-cone that etches aluminum.
 
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