Transom Question

[tartuffe]

I have an 81 with a 200 hundred rude on the back with a jack plate. Mine is a center console so I would think even lighter in the bow. While not recommended as acceptable, my transom was rotted all to hell and it never flexed or showed signs of flex. Only knew I had a problem when putting on a transducer and black mud oozed out.

[78V20]

Originally Posted by tartuffe

I have an 81 with a 200 hundred rude on the back with a jack plate. Mine is a center console so I would think even lighter in the bow. While not recommended as acceptable, my transom was rotted all to hell and it never flexed or showed signs of flex. Only knew I had a problem when putting on a transducer and black mud oozed out.

Thanks sorry to hear of the black goo.....I know the transom is good as it was rebuilt/ replaced 2 years ago and it is solid no doubt. Will be adding the jack plate then back to fishing

[Destroyer]

I have a 78 Cuddy w/ a 2 stroke 1991 Johnson 200 HP 20" shaft. I don't have any problems with weight in the back. Before you think about jack plates, rebuilding transoms, etc. I'd suggest that you just mount the 200 and see what the result is. I'm betting that you won't need anything except a nice day and gas.

[Genie Aye]

If the transom is good--go for it.

I have a 88 V-20 with a 200HO E-TEC. There is some extra weight there for sure, but mine works fine--the back of the boat handles it okay.

Go for it!!