Check your Transoms – New or Old

Denny O
Central IOWA
Posts: 5819

February 6, 2013 at 10:18 pm #1280561

Here is a heads up to all the boat owners!

A good friend of mine owns a 2006 boat from a popular maker. Last season he noticed a couple of screws that fastens the aluminum cap down over the top edge were loose. Hummm.

On further investigation he found a few more. He takes it to the dealer and here is what was found.

Boat is on its way back to the manufacture for warranty replacement of the whole transom and a new paint job!

Do your selves a favor and check yours out for rot!

Ps. Boat is always stored in a heated garage with the cover on. He won’t drive on gravel roads. I guess what I’m trying to say, his baby gets the pampered treatment. And this happens to him.

huskerdu
Posts: 592

February 6, 2013 at 10:22 pm #1138753

Run an Ranger/skeeter and rot is not a problem!
Wood and water don’t mix!

Chuck Melcher
SE Wisconsin, Racine County
Posts: 1966

February 6, 2013 at 10:28 pm #1138755

Not sure how the Ranger comment helps….

As far as the original post, that is scary… and a six year old boat at that.

huskerdu
Posts: 592

February 6, 2013 at 10:38 pm #1138760

Quote:

Not sure how the Ranger comment helps….

As far as the original post, that is scary… and a six year old boat at that.
Skeeter and Ranger have no wood to rot out. I have had several boats in the past w/wood in the transom and rotting was always a worry.

Denny O
Central IOWA
Posts: 5819

February 6, 2013 at 10:47 pm #1138762

I did not list the manufacture just for this reason!
THis was a heads up post for the owners that might have an unknowing issue. You sir may please skip over this thread, Thank you.

Denny O
Central IOWA
Posts: 5819

February 6, 2013 at 11:04 pm #1138767

I’m getting questions as to what the brand was, I’m thinking that everyone needs to do a little inspection of their boats as soon as you can. This is a brand that is rather commonly seen around. By the way most anyone would love to have it in their driveway.

Oh and they only had to hand push the screw driver in the transom.

chirp
Rochester
Posts: 1471

February 6, 2013 at 11:07 pm #1138768

Thanks for the heads up Denny. Good to check before you put it in the water.

jon_jordan
St. Paul, Mn
Posts: 10908

February 6, 2013 at 11:07 pm #1138769

Why not name the manufacturer and boat model? Seems to me that is kinda important.

-J.

Denny O
Central IOWA
Posts: 5819

February 6, 2013 at 11:12 pm #1138770

Jon, in responce I’m of the opnion that due to the year and how it is cared for, I wonder if there was a supplier out there for several brands that might have an issue.

chubby
Bloomington
Posts: 244

February 6, 2013 at 11:32 pm #1138774

Being in the marine industry for many years my money is on a Lund or a Crustliner. Starcraft is in the running but there are many more of the first 2 in these parts so I have to go with them.

PM me and I will give you the address to ship my prize to!

big_g
Isle, MN
Posts: 22454

February 7, 2013 at 12:24 am #1138784

Quote:

Why not name the manufacturer and boat model? Seems to me that is kinda important.

-J.

No kidding. They are fixing it under warranty Kudos to them

blue_perch
Sparta WI
Posts: 93

February 7, 2013 at 12:57 am #903356

I’d guess a Crestliner because I had the same problem on mine. Rivets and screws started coming loose, but they took care of the problem before I could drive a screwdriver into the hull. Mine was an ’04 1850 Fishhawk.

run&gun
MN
Posts: 125

February 7, 2013 at 1:32 am #1138792

Quote:

Here is a heads up to all the boat owners!

A good friend of mine owns a 2006 boat from a popular maker. Last season he noticed a couple of screws that fastens the aluminum cap down over the top edge were loose.
Hummm.

On further investigation he found a few more. He takes it to the dealer and here is what was found.

Boat is on its way back to the manufacture for warranty replacement of the whole transom and a new paint job!

Do your selves a favor and check yours out for rot!

Ps. Boat is always stored in a heated garage with the cover on. He won’t drive on gravel roads. I guess what I’m trying to say, his baby gets the pampered treatment. And this happens to him.

What size motor did he have on it? Did the transom flex when trimming the motor up and down?

walleyeben
Albertville,MN
Posts: 963

February 7, 2013 at 3:21 am #1138820

Woods just not good, thanks for the heads up!

Denny O
Central IOWA
Posts: 5819

February 7, 2013 at 4:19 am #1138828

[quote What size motor did he have on it? Did the transom flex when trimming the motor up and down?

To answer your question I’m not sure. First of all he is a service writer at one of the largest car dealers in the district. I’m thinking the motor size is somewhere around a 200 to 225 out board. I will fish with him for the first time this year I think, but the timing is yet to be scheduled. He has seen my boat, I only have a pic of his.

Denny O
Central IOWA
Posts: 5819

February 7, 2013 at 4:26 am #1138830

Quote:

Woods just not good, thanks for the heads up!

All wielded aluminum, fiberglass and combo boats all have their plusses and minuses!

I’ve been around the water and boats my whole life! I’m not convinced there is a “Right” boat design. There is only a design that is right and suits you at the time that you own it.

gixxer01
Avon, MN
Posts: 639

February 7, 2013 at 4:55 am #1138838

Is storing a boat with the cover on even a good idea? I opened mine up last month to find all my rods and reels covered in mold and water droplets hanging in some storage lockers. Spent all of an hour cleaning up the rods and reels. All that moisture can’t be good.

Denny O
Central IOWA
Posts: 5819

February 7, 2013 at 5:14 am #1138839

I think you have a valid point even if stored in an acclimatized environment. Good thought, I will ask and advise.

With that thought in mind though, I believe his back ground and common sense would kick in.

TazTyke
Central Minnesota
Posts: 473

February 7, 2013 at 7:01 am #1138844

Inside or out, if you have a good cover that keeps moisture out it is going to keep moisture in and most always leaving a cover on your boat the wood will rot. Floor, transom and all other things wood. Moisture has no place to go unless you are giving it some air. Even taking a quater of it off makes all the differense. I learned my lesson with my first boat. That I was being a hero but didn’t work out so well.

Thanks for posting, I will check mine in the spring but I always take cover off when the boat gets in the garage. I always trailer with it on because it pulls so much nicer and fuel mileage is better but as soon as it gets home cover comes off.

Thought it wasn’t important one time because we weren’t on the water that long on a sunny day and was I wrong 5 days later when I went in the boat. Didn’t make that mistake again.

Art Green
Brookfield,WI
Posts: 733

February 7, 2013 at 11:32 am #1138850

When I purchased my current boat, I took it to get a custom cover made thinking I wanted it sealed tight as a drum. The cover manufacturer strongly recommended against it because no air flow would lead to mold and condensation. They instead recommended leaving a portion of the splash well area slightly uncovered and intentionally left a “pucker” at the bow to allow air in as we’ll creating a means for air to circulate. I have not had any condensation or mold issues in any storage or my fishing rods. Glad they were against what I originally asked for.

big_g
Isle, MN
Posts: 22454

February 7, 2013 at 12:03 pm #1138852

I remember our old Glastron at home, had vents sewn right into the cover, both back corners and the front. Thought that was weird, but I guess it was for a reason

jonboy
Wausau, WI
Posts: 445

February 7, 2013 at 2:28 pm #1138899

Good Post. Thanks for the heads-up!

chomps
Sioux City IA
Posts: 3974

February 7, 2013 at 3:49 pm #1138935

saw a guy last year coming into a dock at the landing, didn’t seem to be too old of a boat, but a really new motor. His transom was flexing even at slow to reverse, then forward to get on the trailer. I told him he might want to have that looked at quick or he will be looking for his motor in the ditch on the way home. I don’t think he got my joke. Good reminder.

jon_jordan
St. Paul, Mn
Posts: 10908

February 7, 2013 at 4:11 pm #1138951

I still don’t understand why you don’t tell us what brand / model boat this is??

-J.

Pete Bauer
Stillwater, MN
Posts: 2599

February 7, 2013 at 4:15 pm #1138955

Quote:

I still don’t understand why you don’t tell us what brand / model boat this is??

-J.

X2

rainman2
metro area
Posts: 151

February 7, 2013 at 4:24 pm #1138958

Quote:

I still don’t understand why you don’t tell us what brand / model boat this is??

-J.

X3

Brian Klawitter
Keymaster

Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
Posts: 59992

February 7, 2013 at 5:24 pm #1138980

I respect your choice to with hold the name Denny.

I believe the point of the post was that it can happen to any boat (almost), might want to check yours.

You don’t need to listen to these internet bullies.

Denny O
Central IOWA
Posts: 5819

February 7, 2013 at 9:50 pm #1139138

Quote:

I respect your choice to with hold the name Denny.

I believe the point of the post was that it can happen to any boat (almost), might want to check yours.

Exactly!

Chris H
Posts: 143

February 7, 2013 at 11:27 pm #1139173

Quote:

I still don’t understand why you don’t tell us what brand / model boat this is??

-J.

x4

Because maybe certain years of this model are defective and other folks are having the same issue.

rainman2
metro area
Posts: 151

February 8, 2013 at 2:07 am #1139262

Or are looking for a boat and would rather avoid that year and model OR brand!!!

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