Hello all!
My dad gave me this boat about 7 years ago. He no longer used it after using in FL on the ocean. He didn't clean it up very well. I replaced the steering cables and had a full tune up on the engine which probably had a total of about 200 hrs max (only run for about 5 years before sitting for another 5).
I would like input on a few problems:
There is a hairline crack at the transom and hull creating a tiny leak. Small enough to only be a concern if leaving docked in water overnight. When first discovered I used JB Weld, but leak came back and I tried Marine Tek on the exterior. Still came back. The crack is right where the trailer bunk ends which is where the transom starts. My questions are if the crack is related to the bunk or just age? Also, the fixes people offer varies significantly - even had the suggestion of fiberglass patch over the marine tek. The wood on the inside is close to the crack along with the stringer preventing easy access. Would I be able to cut away a small portion (1" X 3") of the plywood that is glued to the aluminum transom to gain easier access?
Related problem that saltwater corroded wiring such that bilge pump doesn't work. Other wiring is also going (running lights & live well). So buying new wire and switches is planned to be installed with the new bilge pump already purchased. Since I am doing new switches, What advantage would a tach be to add with the gauges?
Lastly, I dislike the jump seat & table under the bimini storage. Has anyone done a remodel to have a wall that comes up and slides on top over the sst well to be a platform?
I'll get pics this weekend when I'm at my father in law's barn.
Thanks to all for input!
My dad gave me this boat about 7 years ago. He no longer used it after using in FL on the ocean. He didn't clean it up very well. I replaced the steering cables and had a full tune up on the engine which probably had a total of about 200 hrs max (only run for about 5 years before sitting for another 5).
I would like input on a few problems:
There is a hairline crack at the transom and hull creating a tiny leak. Small enough to only be a concern if leaving docked in water overnight. When first discovered I used JB Weld, but leak came back and I tried Marine Tek on the exterior. Still came back. The crack is right where the trailer bunk ends which is where the transom starts. My questions are if the crack is related to the bunk or just age? Also, the fixes people offer varies significantly - even had the suggestion of fiberglass patch over the marine tek. The wood on the inside is close to the crack along with the stringer preventing easy access. Would I be able to cut away a small portion (1" X 3") of the plywood that is glued to the aluminum transom to gain easier access?
Related problem that saltwater corroded wiring such that bilge pump doesn't work. Other wiring is also going (running lights & live well). So buying new wire and switches is planned to be installed with the new bilge pump already purchased. Since I am doing new switches, What advantage would a tach be to add with the gauges?
Lastly, I dislike the jump seat & table under the bimini storage. Has anyone done a remodel to have a wall that comes up and slides on top over the sst well to be a platform?
I'll get pics this weekend when I'm at my father in law's barn.
Thanks to all for input!