[Blue_Runner]

Parrot, man I hate to hear all that. I thought I had it bad with my cracked transom.

I'm having to pull my motor and fix the crack. All the same thoughts have gone through my head. Since my floor is solid, I'm just going to let a pro fiberglass guy fix my transom. Then I'm new-motor shoppin!

If I were you (in a sense I am - two kids, full time job, etc.) I think I'd have to sell it and try to find another one. Just my opinion.