I've got some bad news. Termites!!!

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Originally Posted by Destroyer

Ummm...was that a typo? 30" transom? Did you mean 20" transom? I have a 78 also and it most definately has a 20" transom. In fact, unless it's been rebuilt, I've never heard of a 30" transom on any V. So if that was a typo and you meant 20" then relax, cause they make extender kits that can take a 20" engine and make it into a 25" engine or you can buy a complete lower end and make a 25" into a 20". You can, in fact, take your engine and convert it for not a lot of money. Look on eBay and I'll bet you'll find everything you need, and if not I'm sure that some of the guys here have what you need lying around in their shops or know where to get it.

My mistake your right, but actually my 78 is a 25 and was originally ordered with twin 75hp mercs and The 81 is a 20 like most. The only rot on the 78 is the transom so filling it in and cutting it down to 20 will be my best option. Of coarse if I do that I'll just want something newer and stronger on the back then what I got.