Recent content by Greatty

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    Small cracks lead to transom replacement

    Sorry to see you go through this. Went through this myself last year with my '99 180. Roughly how much was the estimate?
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    Transom replacement Marlin

    Yep, you said it "...people keep buying them..."
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    Fire Extinguisher and Life Ring mount locations on CC

    Fire extinguisher mounted inside of center console door
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    Fisherman 180 Height on Trailer

    Mine sits on roller trailer and roughly 10ft (give or take a few inches) at center console windshield bar.
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    Fisherman 180 Height on Trailer

    I can provide that for you tomorrow morning.
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    Looking for input on transom cracks

    That last picture looks familiar (like mine). Unfortunately, the wood will never dry out and if you are in a climate where it freezes then the freeze / thaw cycle will continue which I'm sure caused the gelcoat cracks to begin with. At some point the transom will need repair or replacement.
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    Looking for input on transom cracks

    I paid $6500 to have mine redone. Like you, i am attached to my boat and also figured I'd rather not try to buy new (with today's prices) or buy used and get some unknown problems. I posted some pictures in a thread below started by ifishfortuna. That will give you an idea what the inside of...
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    Looking for input on transom cracks

    I concur with what Fishtails posted above. I just went through a transom replacement on a 99 180 and I only had one of those cracks in the gelcoat on the starboard side. I wish you luck, but unfortunately I believe the entire transom in need of replacement judging by those pics. - Bob
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    Transom Rebuild - follow my journey

    Coosa board. Connolly Marine in Pocasset to answer the other question above.
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    Transom Rebuild - follow my journey

    Just completed transom replacement on my '99 180. Estimate was $6500-7000. Haven't gotten bill yet but so far pleased with outcome. For me it was worth the cost to stay in my current boat I've owned since 06 rather than buy new or buy someone else's boat with unknown problems. Edit 2/4 ...
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    old boater new to this site

    Welcome! Great boat, great motor you have, enjoy!
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    Transom damage due to water intrusion under bang cap - 1999 180

    Pictures of transom of my 1999 180 Sportsman before and during repair.
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    Transom Rebuild - follow my journey

    Connolly Marine, Pocasset, Mass.
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    Transom Rebuild - follow my journey

    Bump. Just dropped off my 99' 180 for transom repair. I'll post before and after pics in a separate thread when complete. Estimate $6500-7000
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    2001 180 Sportsman F115

    Any additional pics of interior, transom bang cap, etc.?