whats under it?

[steplift20]

I have a 1978 steplift and want to put on a transom plate but i am not sure what is under the alumium molding that goes accross the the transom edge
does anyone know
is it open or finished with fiberglass?
any info would be appreceiated

[macojoe]

should be fiberglassed

[steplift20]

i hard its open but that doesnt make sences i would like to know if anybody removed it and knew for sure
i dont want any provlems

[phester]

every fiberglass boat i've owned, [about 10-12]... have had glass under those aluminium trim pieces

[steplift20]

i will take your word for it it only makes sens thanx

[CT_V-20]

The holes in my Sea Drive set up were epoxied nice and tidy! I'd assume your transom is as well under the aluminum trim.

[reelapeelin]

Why do "they" put that alum trim there anyway...looks like POOP... :P...

[Pipe_Dream]

Maybe it was supposed to "protect" it? I don't know, but I got rid of mine. ;D

[shicks007]

Well, I figured while I had my stuff all tore apart and the camera out, I would snap a picture for you. It looks like the fiberglass from the splash well comes up and over towards the stern with a small gap between it and the fiberglass on the transom. I hope this helps.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v729/8up/transomcap.jpg

edit: HOLY %$@# WHAT A CLOSE UP, I had no idea sorry.

[labii]

I kind of hate to see that . The trim on mine is starting to get a few bad spots on it as well . I guess that is where the water get into these things and you get transom rot .

[reelapeelin]

Sceery, ain't it... :o...

[macojoe]

I am glad I don't have that!!!!!!!!!!!! :'(