Transom seems pretty solid. I just replaced the brass drain tubes that run through the transom on the engine well and had solid wood all around. There is a little rot in the stringers where the drain holes are in the bilge area, but it doesnt seem to have gone too far. I believe the plan is to cut the skin and recore the deck with coosa, saving the skin. Most of the soft deck rot seems to be from a large 4 inch hole that was cut under the center console, which ends up getting wet and wicking the water into the deck. The rod holders on the side of the console are wide open and water gets in through there and gets trapped in the console. The tank hatch is pretty soft and he said it would be easier to make a new one instead of saving the existing. The area in front of the console is soft as well because of an improperly sealed cooler mount. The gas tank appears to have been replaced by the PO with a poly tank. I have owned the boat for 8 years and am having a tough time deciding whether to repair a 30 year old boat or get something else. I love the hull, the layout, and the memories that were created aboard. The motor is the original 150 yamaha and starts up every time, but I know that is on borrowed time as well. My biggest worry is the wet foam issue. I hear mixed opinions about that drying out once the intrusion is addressed.
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02-19-2019, 07:55 AM
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