Atten. Bob B. transom

[Tony Archer]

Well the marine surveyor held a meter that measures moister in the transom wood and allowing 3% for the fiberglass, it read 33% even higher below the motor on transom.Not knowing nothing about this and being my first bass boat im at a lost. They're saying cutting the transom out to 1" above drain plug re-core and re-glass plus gelcoat and paint. Total rebuild i guess. This is killing me and the wife (who loves the boat and enjoys fishing more than i do! Lol.) Its in Excellent condition except the transom. Motor was rebuilt in 2004 and runs strong. Im really torn here!!!

 

[Bob Bourget2]

What I am eluding to....is how bad is bad? Aside from the reports at hand {which tell the real story, and should be the barometer}, does the motor flex the transom when you apply pressure in-and-out? I've seen some pretty bad transoms that held up for YEARS. Close scrutiny of the cracks / crazes becomes paramount, to see if they "grow".....anytime a craze {hairline fracture} becomes a crack....attention is needed.....

 

[Tony Archer]

Bad enough that the transom has a crack that you can see thru on each side on top of transom. Then a noticeable crack that is goes across the where the splash well meets the transom. And the motor does flex the transom when applying pressure thus opening the crack further. Makes a creaking noise like two tree branches rubbing together.

 

[Bob Bourget2]

It does sound "loose". My suggestion....Remove the motor and associated parts and use them as a trade towards another complete package...my guess is that you could end up spending less than the repair cost. Plenty of good deals to be had....

 

[Mini]

Great advice. But also dont overlook trading the boat with it. Some places that have an inhouse glass guy may do the repairs and sell it.

 

[TOMMY RICH]

Here's another idea:

I do know for a fact that if you decide to go back with Tracker...they usually always make you a great trade in deal even though damaged

 

[Berry Lindley]

I just am having trouble with someone trying to charge $4,000 to fix a transom. I'd call a few other places around you and tell them that you are paying and not an insurance company. I've done one myself a long time ago, and it is work, but in my opinion not that much.