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Message: <blockquote data-quote="jgdunham" data-source="post: 477633" data-attributes="member: 25617">There is a little retaining ring on the inside of the foot you can pry off and then back the screw all the way out.  If you dont take the clip off First it will strip the groove off the end of the threaded part.Once out you can chase the threads in the transom mount and assess the old clamps and either clean the threads or replace them.The handle with the broken loop will work fine unless you need to lock them for security.In reality, you can leave the other without a handle and tighten it with an adjustable wrench for the time being.Even with the clamps properly tightened down, you should run a rope or chain to the eyelet on the transom mount and down to something solid in the boat.  If it ever loosens and jumps off it will get wet but it wont go to the bottom.</blockquote>