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I had a buddy change out the thermostat gasket on my boat and when he cut out the gasket he cut the inside hole slightly smaller, like maybe 1/4'' smaller. It's not interfering with the thermostat operating, but it does overlap it a tad. I'm irritated he didn't take more time to cut it out better. I was going to take the boat out today, but decided not too cause i'm paranoid that that portion of the gasket will break off and get into the coolant system. I'm like really?? and he's like it's fine it's fine I do these all the time. He got it to stop leaking better than it ever has, so is it okay temporarily for a couple boat rides until I fix it again using rtv and Teflon sealant on the bolts like people here suggested?