Transom rotting on Lund Tyee

Has anyone experienced this? I have a 2009 1850 that has some soft wood. Mainly on a the very top. (Noticed because the screws were coming loose) Do I need to have the whole transom replaced?

Yes

Just like this forum, there is a Lund Owners forum that a friend of mine belongs too and he said that there are many threads there on this very subject and the different options available for replacement.

Thanks, I will visit the Lund forum

This is a common problem with 2000 to 2007 vintage Lunds. That was the end of the Genmar era before they were purchased by Brunswick. Unfortunately there is no warranty on these boats. The transoms after 2007 have a lifetime warranty for the original owner that needs to be transferred to the new owner by a dealer when the boat changes hands.

Why boat mfgrs still use wood as structural components is beyond me…

Well obviously they didn’t get the problem fixed in 2007.this is a 2009 that has spent all of its off time in a storage shed. The rest of the boat is in excellent condition.

mark-bruzek wrote:

Why boat mfgrs still use wood as structural components is beyond me…

I don’t believe any boat manufacturers are still using wood in their transom, floors, etc. I could be wrong but there’s really no reason to even consider buying a boat with wood in it if that’s still the case.

It happened to my 1999. Dealer knocked $2,000 of the trade in value because of it. A friend of mine had his early 2000s ProV repaired this spring, $8,000.

Netguy wrote:

It happened to my 1999. Dealer knocked $2,000 of the trade in value because of it. A friend of mine had his early 2000s ProV repaired this spring, $8,000.

They must of done a whole lot more then just the transom I am guessing new floor and everything.

I have repaired my 2005 pro-v and my father’s 2002 pro-v. Both transoms where very bad. Both friends 2005 pro-v also had the transoms replaced. It’s amazing that the motors did not fall off of these boats. And yes if your bolts are loose you will have to replace it. The reason these failed IMO was the top cap on the transom was not sealed any time water came over the transom it would leave moisture on the wood with no where for it to go.

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Oh wow ya there’s no reason to use wood anymore, clearly

If epoxy the wood it will out last the boat.

So if you need help I am located up in Cross Lake.