Control box watertight?

[tg]

I'm getting ready to mount my OMC controls on the console. But it doesn't seem it will be watertight. Anyone done this and can give me some advice?

[Bolton]

It can't be water tight. You have cables coming out of the bottom. And it doesn't need to be.

[tg]

I guess I mis-spoke. I meant water tight between the box housing and the console surface. It looks like it could allow a lot of water down through it. Maybe there won't be that much?

[Bolton]

If there substantial room for water entry you may want to put a bead of caulk around it to help out.

Bolton