Recent content by steveditt

I had my 98 208 transom replaced last year professionally , yes the outer skin came off in one piece he didn't reuse it . Mine was worse than yours but interesting the area on both upper sides were wet as the upper section cap is sealed from the factory with compound which shrunk and water was...

Some experience since I had my transom rebuilt last year 98 208 , also have a friend who is having his repaired on a new GW prior to more serious issues start and they will . Have your the motor removed remove that cap plate and have that area fiber glassed .When replacing the motor install on...

I have a 98 208 it not aluminum no issues .I did have to replace the transom last year , I would be more concerned with that then the tank.

Had the marina sand mine last year 98 208 two coats of epoxy , hard coat of red then two coats one light blue then dark interlux csc $ 4K

Look at the pictures from my rebuild ,same cracks , water also entered from where the top and bottom of the boat are sandwiched together , when he cut the outer layer of gel coat the entire back came off in one piece from delamination which looking inside the bilge you could see separation also...

Review my posts and pictures this year of my 98 208 transom was replaced this past winter mine had the same cracks for years kept repairing them and each winter would return I didn't see any flexing of the transom once it was opened it was rotten its a big job $7 seems like a good price . Good luck

I have a G1 friend has G2 never smell anything from these engines above post maybe they were using the wrong oil,oil is at $50 gallon adds about $1 to your cost per gallon on gas.they start very easy very few issues.G2 get fantastic fuel economy. When they were available most working boats had...

Last year needing a transom replacement it was recommended to install a plate on the top bolts and lower would be better , Transom was replaced this winter he reinstalled the plates when finished .

$7300 for the transom , $ 4000 , sand to fiberglass 3 coats epoxy, barrier coat , two bottom paint

Mine should be finished this week exactly the same cracks when he cut the outer layer of gelcoat the whole entire rear came off in one piece completely delaminated , wood looked good wet in some areas but not that bad he left indoors a month letting it dry then retested drilled few holes...

Progress!

I thought when we discussed it last summer in the six range it certanly takening a lot longer then I thought i'ii let you know when the time comes .Bottom is being done separately sanding two layers epoxy then barrier and two bottom paint about $4

Very slow process almost ready for gel coat. Decided to have the bottom redone while its in the shop .