design flaw or transom rebuild?

[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...

[Blue_Runner]

I've seen a handful of others like that in the forsale section. Make sure water cant get into the notch the previous owner made.

thanks for everyones help. i thought i was going crazy trying to figure out what was wrong but i'm happy to hear this is a design flaw of the boat and not a problem with the boat

[nymack66]

I bet your engine is 20" , the V's were built for 25" someone may have cut the transom to accommodate the engine (like I did) mine is scuffing the new gel coat yes that's how close it is ...