Hi folks. Wondering if I should be worried about these cracks in the welds, I know they need to be fixed but wondering if I could ride it out until fall.
I wouldn't trust if if it were my boat. If you're going to continue like that for even a litle while, I suggest you secure the motor to some other sturdy part of the boat with a strong cable. That way you won't lose the motor when it fails. ... BTW, it is possible to replace the entire engine pod with a good used one. That might be simpler and more cost effective.
I've helped people that have "been there, done that" with failed transoms. The motor won't be on the bottom in my experience. It'll be hanging by the cables..... and a real chore to get loaded on a trailer!