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Tubs
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    Ok – first those are often broken from being over
    tightened so they are somewhat fragile. If the pad
    is off you could drill a hole in a piece of wood
    and slip the transom screw into it to support the
    bracket then smack the transom screw with a
    hammer several times to break the threads free.
    If the pad is on you will need to find a different
    way to support the bracket. The farther in the
    screw is the more options you will have. I would
    heat the piece first. It would be helpful it you
    could strike the transom screw in both directions
    but that doesn’t seem possible.

    A "Boathouse Repair" is one thats done without having tools or the skills to do it properly.