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In order to leave a deep trough 4.25 “ for the new core at the bottom of the transom I had to figure out how to reach the lowest point on the inside and hog out the wet and stubborn ply. In polite company the chisel is called a mortising chisel or an English mortising chisel. It’s more commonly...

The real work has started. You’ll notice I just went a couple of inches above the splash well opening (above waterline) as the core is bone dry in those areas with no sign of delaminating. The plan as of today is to grind those areas into a miter and layup new glass high up into those areas...

Hi Fishtail; yes I plan to do all the work. 2 years ago I did an internal transom replacement on a 66 Bertram Moppie using coosa, glass and epoxy. I was really satisfied with the result. My inquiry here is to figure out if the transom work needs to be done given that the damage "appears' to be...

Thanks. I certainly can't say you're wrong. I think my last paragraph is going to be the direction I take. On one hand if its a total fight to the death to get that skin off, I'll be questioning the necessity of going so far. On the other hand, I'll have a final answer and either confirm the...

I have not used the boat in a couple of years. This fall I spotted cracks in corners of transom cutout. See photos. I decided to fix immediately to stop further damage. The top edge of the transom was caked with old dried adhesive or sealer that fell away easily. The edge was damp all the way...

I can have a covered area for a couple of months going forward and given the feedback from others, it may be wise to focus on the deck and get another year out of the transom (with the appropriate band aids) until next year. Honestly I dread opening the deck as I had to do that on the Bertram...

. Hey thanks Steveditt I checked out your pics and conversations you were having. I think I have to get the motor off very soon so I can drill some holes and check more specifically how bad the situation is. I would not be surprised if my winter is going to be spent with the transom,

Thanks hookup1. I agree and I will have a Viking funeral before I give it away. If I execute a good quality fix, using plates or full on replacement, that boat is worth a lot more to me than to some new boat buyer offering a few thousand dollars, but of course I don't want to throw good $$...

That is certainly a fair comment and I can't argue with the math. If I use aluminium plates or a conventional full replacement, I will be doing the work myself. I am looking to keep myself on the water and would farm it out under normal circumstances, but recent large expenditures prevent that...

Good morning. Thanks for the reply. I think you last paragraph sums up where I am at. Since I will be doing all the work, I think the aluminium plate may work (I am hoping to hear from someone who has actually done it) given the transom has not shown movement, but there is moisture there. If I...

Thanks for the thoughtful reply. The 7k quote is for a full transom replacement and I agree, if the transom is showing movement I would replace it myself or sell. However, I am in this gray area where any current delam or even rot, appears to be limited to a very small area even if moisture...

My 99 is showing the cracks in the lower corners of the transom notch that is a sign of water entrance that many are familiar with. they are about 1.5 to 2" in length, not bulging and not wide open. I have done the bang test and I can notice such a slight change in sound between the cracks and...

I’m Joe Jr. The part that has the Panther sticker, is that part of the Panther bracket or does that come with the motor. My used boat came with a bracket that looks like yours minus that intermediate piece. If it’s Panther I will reach out to them. Also can you comment: Are you tapped into...

The problem with the Adv. 208 is it thinks it’s a much bigger boat! It will want to go further and deeper, you’ll love it! How about details on the camper rig?

I have an access point to the fresh water tank, which was sealed when I got it. After 9 years the curiosity got to me so I unscrewed and pealed it out. The compartment showed no sign of intrusion, so I reinstalled as was. I am not sure an opening in the back wall would give me the access I am...

Thanks Skunkboat! That is exactly the concept. When I uncover the boat, I’m going to check the coring in the motor well. Besides the wash that comes in, the area is small and well drained. It’s also fairly vented from battery storage and oil storage which is on each side.

This is interesting. Is this because of the direction of the prop? Do you think it’s worth switching current swim platform to starboard so kicker can have the port side? I want to have platform for safety reasons. Thanks

I need better access to the bilge to replace bilge pump, and replace and rewire trim tab motor and check water pump for live well. The two round inspection hatches do not allow me to reach the pumps at all. Has anyone ever replaced the two hatches with one large rectangular inspection hatch in...

Was your motor subject to the corrosion recall a few years ago? If that doesn’t apply than I agree with everything others are saying, that is a no.

You bring up a great point. They highlight it should only be powered through the automotive connection at the helm or in the case of a car, the front seat. No connection directly to battery at all, no alligator clips. I took an extra step of making an additional ground wire for the hoses. With...