design flaw or transom rebuild?

[Mulv80]

All the V-20 transoms have a slight bow to them. As long as there is no flex when you apply pressure to the transom your good to go.

[nipper]

I have an I/O cuddy, and I never noticed the slight bow until I went to put on a full transom width swim platform. The non-bowed platform really showed quite a bow to the transom.

thanks guys. the transom seems pretty solid but it just seems strange that the steering rod hits the transom. could something be set wrong?

[RWilson2526]

I think I remember somebody else talking about this a while ago.......maybe they'll speak up....

[RABBITFISH]

How about posting a pic of the steering rod where it hits and the mounting setup??

i'll get some pics. gimme a few days as its supposed to pour over the next few days.

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by basspirate

i'll get some pics. gimme a few days as its supposed to pour over the next few days.

My '74 does the same thing...did it on the old Evinrude and does w/the new motor...it wasn't an issue back when these hulls were made cause they were most likely still steering boats with cables and pulleys...

But what ever the reason, unless it just bugs you, I wouldn't sweat it...mine's been doin' that since before I got it in 1999 and presents no probleemo...