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    Is it worth it? '98 Larson 5.7GS DP Lower Transom Rot

    Re: Is it worth it? '98 Larson 5.7GS DP Lower Transom Rot GT1 thanks for the info. I have one more thought before I install this transom and would like to run it by you guys. The reason I starting questioning the transom was due to some exterior cracking below the outdrive. See below pic...
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    Is it worth it? '98 Larson 5.7GS DP Lower Transom Rot

    Re: Is it worth it? '98 Larson 5.7GS DP Lower Transom Rot Hey gents, I'm also wondering if I should do something to help any water from ponding just below the transom. See below pic. I believe that most of the rot was caused by the ladder leaking. But I suppose water ponding in this area...
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    Is it worth it? '98 Larson 5.7GS DP Lower Transom Rot

    Re: Is it worth it? '98 Larson 5.7GS DP Lower Transom Rot Thanks for the pointers on the fiberglass. Yes, Lake of the Ozarks does get crazy. Here are few shots from today. Question, how clean of a surface do you need to fiberglass and gelcoat? These guys got crazy with the carpet glue and...
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    Is it worth it? '98 Larson 5.7GS DP Lower Transom Rot

    Re: Is it worth it? '98 Larson 5.7GS DP Lower Transom Rot Thanks for the comments on the fiberglass. I will try another contact with Concord Boats. Here are some pictures from today. As suggested, I made cross cuts every 2-3 inches and went to town. That made things go much quicker with the...
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    Oil in Input Bellow

    2 or 3 weeks ago I changed the oil in the outdrive. Well the manual said it would take 2.5 quarts and I thought to myself that this sounded like way to much, but didnt think anything of it at the time. Well while I was adding oil, I was just pumping away while watching the oil go down in the...
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    Is it worth it? '98 Larson 5.7GS DP Lower Transom Rot

    Re: Is it worth it? '98 Larson 5.7GS DP Lower Transom Rot Jim, I'm not concerned with anything inside the stringer rotting, but I don't want that moisture to work its way back into my new transom. Do you think I should be concerned after all the fiberglass that will be on top of the transom...
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    Is it worth it? '98 Larson 5.7GS DP Lower Transom Rot

    Re: Is it worth it? '98 Larson 5.7GS DP Lower Transom Rot Well got some more done today. Removed all the carpet from floors, locker and some on the sides (thinking of leaving the rest), about 2/3 of the transom wood and the back stringers. I found wet foam in only one location, inside the...
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    Is it worth it? '98 Larson 5.7GS DP Lower Transom Rot

    Re: Is it worth it? '98 Larson 5.7GS DP Lower Transom Rot Well today I took off my tank cover, which was pretty bad, some back decking and my chipped away some more on the transom. Like Jim's thread, it appears that the original leak was from the ladder and it worked its way down into the...
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    Is it worth it? '98 Larson 5.7GS DP Lower Transom Rot

    Re: Is it worth it? '98 Larson 5.7GS DP Lower Transom Rot Okay, I'm somewhat green here, but this transom this does not look factory at all! I think someone has been here before; grinding marks, different colored paint, tabs not bonded well at all... What do you think? Another question. This...
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    Is it worth it? '98 Larson 5.7GS DP Lower Transom Rot

    Re: Is it worth it? '98 Larson 5.7GS DP Lower Transom Rot Some more. We actually had to lower the trailer tongue just about till it was on the ground just to get the hoist under the trailer, which made for a closer call then I hoped. But it worked! I'm still a little lost on the following...
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    Is it worth it? '98 Larson 5.7GS DP Lower Transom Rot

    Re: Is it worth it? '98 Larson 5.7GS DP Lower Transom Rot Well gents thanks for the inspiration to tackle this myself and the experience that you have provided. Also, I need to give some praise to a coworker to coming over and helping, another coworker who knew somebody that a hoist, and great...
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    Vovlo Transom Shield Removal

    Gents, I looking to remove my engine, outdrive and transom sheild this weekend due to transom repair. I have the following: Boat: '98 Larson 226 SEI Motor: VP 5.7GSPBYC Outdrive: DP-S1 Transom Shield: TSK SX-C1 I found what appeared to be the correct workshop manual based on my outdrive...
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    Is it worth it? '98 Larson 5.7GS DP Lower Transom Rot

    Re: Is it worth it? '98 Larson 5.7GS DP Lower Transom Rot Guys I have measured it out and there is no way I can fit the picker under the boat and still get the height I need. So I'm still considering the gantry. I drew a sketch of what I'm thinking. Any comments/concerns?
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    Is it worth it? '98 Larson 5.7GS DP Lower Transom Rot

    Well today I decided to investigate the source of some gelcoat cracks just below the outdrive. So I got inside the boat and starting pushing around with a flat head screwdriver and have found that the very bottom of the transom has rotted out. It does not appear that the rot extends up much...
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    Fuel Bleed Off?

    All, I have a 5.7GSPBYC and last season I was having what appeared to be sporadic fuel delivery problems. Late last season after stopping the boat to swim for about an hour, we hoped back in and took off only for the engine to fall on its face shortly after planing off. After cranking...
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    Transom Cracks and Leak

    Gents, I have two things that I would like to run by some more experienced boaters. First, are the fatigue cracks in the below picture anything to be concerned about? They measure approx. 0.002 to 0.003 inch in width. I have tried to notice any movement by pressing pretty heavily on the...
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    Carlisle Trailer Tires

    Re: Carlisle Trailer Tires Seaman, this is the only one I have on me now. Let me know if it has the detail you are looking for. Thanks!
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    Carlisle Trailer Tires

    Gents, I have a 226 Larson (3K dry weight) on a tandem roadrunner trailer with ST205/75 D14 tires. According to the previous owner these were bought new about 8 months ago and the condition of the tires appears to reflect this. The tires may have 1,000 miles on them with no cracking, bubbles...
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