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Unread 06-22-2020, 02:04 PM
LESTERUS LESTERUS is offline
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question: What is the best way to determine if the stringers are wet/dry? I was considering drilling a small hole in each and then filling with 3m 5200. Or, can a moister meter be used?

I have a 1978 v20 cuddy which had a transom rebuild 12 years ago by the previous owner, but a crack developed on the inside of the transom at the splash well. This went unchecked and the transom is wet again. So, when i replace my 1980 200 hp merc i intend on rebuilding the transom, most likely with carbon core.

Just wondering if the water in the transom can make its way to the stringers (?).

Thanks duke
use something called "gatorboard" extremelly light and strong
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