Splashwell cracked at transom

The lower 14 of the transom was rotted, allowing the outer skin to flex. Cracks in the back corners of the splashwell on the transom are often indicators of a weak transom or one. Cracking in corners of splashwell is an indicator of rot. Aug 08, 2016 this is a boat that came in with the owner stating it was taking on water, the splash well drain plugs were cracked and leaking water to the inside of the transom. My water entered under the transom cap, removed wood and poured sea cast, also ran 2 38 rods through the motor mounting holes and the back seat panel, cap was then sealed with caulk. Aug 26, 2014 dont let this scare you away from ankona.

Repairing crack in aluminum on lund boat ohio game. Btw, them paying you for driving down is quite a deal. I have sunk a truckload of money into my virage with redo and paint etc, i never wanted to lose the splashwell, i went out last week it was a little rough but nothing nuts came back in and the same crack appeared in the same location on the corner splash well, i have the transom reinforced with tie bars using 1 sold al. I quit running my checkmate because it flexes but hasnt cracked the glass yet. My old motorwell drain tube cracked after 20 years and the water stop plug would not seal. I have had the cracks repaired twice but they still come back last time the. Mine cracked where the transom met the floor on the inside. Praise for the transom after three days of getting the transom, i was hopelessly addicted. Also, when i pulled them out, i was shocked to see unprotected wood that is wet. The transom is separate from the splashwell and derives none of its strength from the splashwell per the designer. When mounting the engine, stainless steel reinforcing plate was installed on the inside of the transom, the inside of the splashwell, and on the rear of the transom covering an area larger than the jack plate. Original lund boats parts and accessories online catalog. The actual transom is fine, its just cracked where the splash well meets the transom in the corners of the splashwell. The hull truth boating and fishing forum view single post.

After closer inspection i found the transom cracked in the splash well that was silicone and painted. He is constantly resealing the cracked splashwell on his starcraft and cant figure out why. The boat is in pretty good condition for its age in my opinion, but the hull does have some minor hairline stress cracks. Transom cracksdelaminating discussion in boat yard basics started by jmrodandgun, aug 26, 2014. The transom was rotted out on my 1987 sea nymph fishing machine, so i decided to replace it myself because the boat repair shop was scheduling three weeks out. It was held in place and the exposed circular wood core also had silicone in place to act as a barrier should water get through. Splashwell had cracks in the interior corners due to metal flexing as a result of bad transom wood. I think that transom savers do just what they are meant to, save the transom. The link provided to the 2007 prov replacement has a lot of good info in it but i found that my 2003 is build a little differently. So i could split it and repair it all there, then just paint it with whatever as it is faded anyway.

The transom is made of a 2 penske composite transom board. The engine is a 40hp yamaha 2 stroke and the boat will be used primarily outside the reef small island in the pacific trolling or anchored for bottom fishing. Dont forget to use our free calculators for the amount of seacast for a complete replacement. What are signs of needing transom replacment contact us. Jun 05, 2018 part 1 of a short series on how to replace a rotten transom on an older boat specifically a boston whaler 25. A transom is the flat part which forms the stern of a square ended boat. My buddy always believed in using a block of wood, that might help the motor hydraulics but not the transom.

I have an 18 aluminum deep v lund boat with a 115hp outboard motor. If any water does get into the boat it can easily run out. The boat is a 2003 and has been mine for the last 4 years. I have the transom reinforced with tie bars using 1 sold al. Come hear his piece and read the backstory, including richs answer to the question how did a guy in his 60s become a public radio newcomer. Strictly a utilitarian feature of historic architecture, transom windows were used to both allow additional light into or out of a room, and to allow easier passage of heat or cool air to flow between rooms. This flat termination of the stern is typically above the waterline the term is known to have been used as far back as middle english in the 0s, having come from latin transversus transverse via old french traversain set crosswise the stern of a boat is typically vertical. I got a call from my buddy on marthas vineyard who is doing some maintenance to my trailer and adding a new vhf to my 1801 and he sent along two disturbing shots of the top of my transom. This is a boat that came in with the owner stating it was taking on water, the splash well drain plugs were cracked and leaking water to the inside of the transom. That was the leak and also the cause of the soft transom. In the pic, i took off the black plastic trimcover piece and noticed that the upper portion of the boat splashwell part of the boat is seperated cracked away from the transom. I am in the process of replacing my 2003 1800 prov transom. Lund boats use high end materials in their construction, like 5052 h 34 aluminum, the most durable in the industry, precision molds and automotive paint finishes that will turn heads.

Went to west marine and saw a similar replacement for almost 2x the price. Kledgecell makes up the deck foundation and reinforces the hull side walls. The stringers hadnt been installed yet, theyre inboard of the knees about 6 inches or so. It was solid except for the outer 2 on both sides, well she is all fixed now, tank is in the floor knees are in, transom is new and ready to rerig. Cracked motor well splashwell tubegctid818951 bayliner. Like many older homes, one of the key period pieces in our home is the transom windows that still exist over most of the houses doorways. The hull truth boating and fishing forum view single. Part 1 of a short series on how to replace a rotten transom on an older boat specifically a boston whaler 25. Repairing crack in aluminum on lund boat ohio game fishing. Starcraft ss18ft 1975 project boat ohio game fishing your ohio.

Boat hull, deck and transom repair archive boat repair forum. The cause of the cracked tubes is still a puzzle, but they have the tools and skill to do the replacement. Before i got her, she lived on a mooring for summers on nantucket. In the pic, i took off the black plastic trimcover piece and noticed that the upper portion of the boat splashwell part of the boat is seperatedcracked away from the transom. Our recessed and transom showers deliver unquestioned convenience and unmatched functionality. Converting notched transom to full transom moderated. Transom cracksdelaminating microskiff dedicated to the.

Transom replacement in aluminum boat michigan sportsman. Simply pull out the sprayer and extend it to any area of your boat for the ultimate in wash down versatility. It looks like there is a fine crack along this butt joint and it is leaking inside the boat. Gelcoat doesnt flex at the same rate as the underlying fiberglass layer fiberglass is more flexible, so stress cracks appeared all over. Sea fox boats are built using all composite hulls and decks. Why the heck wouldnt they have sealed the wood off better before shoving those cheap tubes in there. The transom is still sound, with no evidence of buckling. From what i understand from talking to the guys who worked on it, it wasnt technically the transom. Bass boat taking on water and because of a soft transom 8. I wound up learning a little trick to find the leak. Metal fatigue or stress failure tournament v18 thread in boat chat started by mark hofman, apr 14, 2006. For the most part, the cracks i had to fix were near the bottom of the drive hole, but i had a few damaged areas up in the red section of the deck where the boat had previously suffered some sort of hit likely smacked the dock and long cracks originating from where the pitot tubes had been installed by the dealer and the gelcoat had been terribly cracked in the process. And i cant make it to get someone to look at it for another 2 weeks.

All full transom bws were accordingly fitted with two 3 floor drains, drilled both through the splashwell dam and boat transom, to aid in getting rid of large volumes of water above floor level. Lund transom replacement page 4 ohio game fishing your. Stress cracks in fiberglass bass boats, canoes, kayaks. The boat is a 2014 off the showroom floor so i thought. Its true that this was much more of a problem a few decades ago, before builders started integrating quickdraining splashwells and removable water dams to help prevent water from entering the cockpit. The core of the transom is what actually needs to be replaced. The biggest shame of it all is the transom needs very little actual fiberglass repair. Producer rich halten says his feature occupies the space between journalism and art. Pretty much just a crack below the bolts in the splashwell.

The fact is that theres no real way to seal these aluminum boats from the moisture. Another in our series of transom donor fund projects, splash tells the story of surviving a suicide bridge jump. Moisture penetrates the plywood core, leading to delamination and eventual rot. Aug 01, 2017 the transom panel doesnt look like its deep enough to get into that area, looks to me by looking at lundys pics the transom panel is well above any water that may get in the bilge. There is another piece of alumimum that butts up against the transom that looks like it was welded together or had some kid of sealer in the past. I have not had the boat for a while, i got it through a trade. In my splashwell, i have two drain holes that go through the transom. Thought i give amazon a try to see if it was available. After three days of getting the transom, i was hopelessly addicted. John really rocked the motor, and then had me do it too while he looked at the transom and motor mounts.

Cutting away the fiberglass and removing the saturated plywood good times. I can attest to that with first hand experience from my notched 18 outrage. Flanged 90 degree on one end to function as a drain for transom, motorwell, livewell or baitwell. Over time, as the transom flexes with use, it can develop gelcoat cracks in the.

Transom replacement cutting the fiberglass and removing the. The transom is a major structural element of the hull. Great lakes skipper is proud to supply quality lund boat parts and accessories. One thing youll see is how the transom goes down to only 1 inch thick directly behind the splashwell to allow clearance for that, i had been assuming that may have been a reason the plate was used but im not a boat designer. Metal fatigue or stress failure tournament v18 nitro. I recently noticed both plastic drain tubes in my splashwell are cracked and need to be replaced. Bass boat taking on water and because of a soft transom 88. As a side note, i will be documenting my stresscrack repair later, after the new transom is installed. If a cleat is near the transom door, the door will affect the loadbearing capabilities and effectiveness of the cleat. Previous episodes go over other types of fiberglass. Id seriously have money in hand ready to drive that boat off. Excessive motor movement may be your first sign of trouble. Alumacraft trophy 200 hull cracked open archive walleye. If the spacing of the batten in the plans does not match.

Thankfully the transom problem i was having was just a cosmetic issue. The outer fiberglass skin on my transom had partially delaminated from the wood. But in the middle of each tube it appears that some kind of flexing. I had to fork over a bunch of cash to have it repaired because i dont know how to work with fiberglass. The stringers are 100% foam filled composite and are fiberglassed to the hull for a superior bond. As such, it provides a lateral bearing wall, transferring the forces of motion acting on the bow and sides of the ship, creating balancemuch like the hips transfer the stresses of walking to the backbone. The method leaves enough fiberglass around the perimeter of the transom for a proper bevel, yet allows enough access so the damaged core can be removed and replaced. Its on the radius at the very back of the splashwell transom on the very top.

Aug 24, 2009 blazer bass boats and wood transoms sign in to follow. If it indeed did you would know you were flooded well before it got soaked. From what i can tell, domenech reads the entire internet every night so we dont have to. Tap around the suspected area lightly with a small, hard object to help reveal any areas of delamination.

The only way its moving enough to crack this badly is if the wood in your transom is rotten, or the previous owner backed the boat into something. What are signs of needing transom replacment this old. And it isnt, until a few big waves wash right into your cockpit. First youll need to remove the fiberglass covering on the old transom. Transom knee per plans, but may need to have upper leg longer or squared off. In turn the splashwell area where the outboard boats to up top cracked really bad. I am rebuilding my glastron new stringers, new transom. You can see where the grey speckle meets the all white transom is normally joined together. Transom designs for center console boats have morphed over time. It appears that part of the transom is pealing away. A void under the skin will sound flat or dull, compared to a more. Moisture can also penetrate the transom skin at hardware fasteners, around drain holes and io cutouts.

What are signs of needing transom replacment this old boat. Oct 14, 20 the transom is separate from the splashwell and derives none of its strength from the splashwell per the designer. Lunds quality provides you with the maximum amount of durability and security. When the boat is tied to a pier, the cleats transfer the stress from the motion of the water in the dock to the hull. New indepth outdoors tv episodes return this fall, sundays at 8 a. Using a magic marker put a line around the transom about 3 inches in from the side and cut it with a rotary saw. Bottom painting deck coatings bottom paint removal transom question transom height boat painting. When to tell if a fiberglass bass boat transom is badspider. I bought the boat because i was reassured it was a fresh water and.

I cut one of the holes in the splashwell and found out i could not access all the transom bolts. To be honest, i dont even know how long it has looked like this. Since 1968, west marine has grown to over 250 local stores, with knowledgeable associates happy to assist. Motorwell sides of 38 plywood butt to the transom, side to the motorwell and bottom batten, and extend forward per the chart.

As a result i ended up removing the splashwell in it. Center console boats with clever transom designs sport fishing. Fill the crack with terhi fix and reinforce with a strip of fibreglass mat or glue a plate of. These factors have a cumulative effect on structural failure. Transom replacement cutting the fiberglass and removing.

Available in a wide variety of finishes, sprayer styles, hose options and optional shutoff valves, we offer the. Repairing fiberglass powerboat transoms epoxyworks. I think replacing the smooth surface on the outside of my bayliner transom took longer than the transom wood itself by far. Jul 26, 2014 the following transom repair method allows the fiberglass skin repair to be limited to the transom without having to wrap around the corners. I still think that the transom is solid i tested a small area a couple days ago and there is no rot that i can find, the. Now i cant imagine beginning a work day without it. Now peel the fiberglass off it may require the use of a crowbar. When to tell if a fiberglass bass boat transom is bad. Ranger upper transom crack walleye message central. Well the worlds biggest store came through and i ordered it immediately. Ive fixed all my rotten wood issues so im ready to fix the cracks.

Blazer bass boats and wood transoms bass boats, canoes. I have pulled the 40hp motor and removed the old transom, and will use it for a template. Transom cracksdelaminating microskiff dedicated to. The metal isnt cracked bow to stern and the flared edges are intact. To prevent stress cracks in the splashwell, the transom was not fiberglassed. Cutout transoms many would argue that having a cutout transom is no big deal. I already have a splash board to help keep out some of the water. When the transom loses its stiffness, so does the outboard motor.