1986 Procraft 1650V transom issue?

[Dan831]

I bought this Procraft about a year ago and took it out a few times and loved it. I then found this crack and have been afraid to put it on the water ever since. After an extensive google search I have not been able to find another boat with this exact problem. Is this a transom or hull issue? Would it be cost effective to repair it? Is it a good idea to continue using this boat as is? Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Photo Link: http://s1370.photobucket.com/user/dan831/library/

 

[southkogs]

Dan welcome aboard ... sorry, but we're having some trouble after an upgrade to the forum and can't see your photos. Try loading 'em using the camera icon on the left side or by linking from another site like Photobucket.

 

[Dan831]

Didn't see a camera icon on the left. Tried the upload link again.

 

[H20Rat]

pics didn't make it... have to photobucket them or host them on some other site.

 

[Dan831]

Uploaded them to photobucket: http://s1370.photobucket.com/user/dan831/library/

 

[Watermann]

To the right of your pics in PB there's a line that says "IMG' click in the field it will auto copy and then paste the link in the message field here. Like this...





Looks to me like you have a problem with the transom wood being rotten and allowing the glass to flex and crack,

 

[Bob_VT]

I had some Procraft Issues a while back http://forums.iboats.com/forum/gene...8-looking-at-a-procraft-fish-and-ski?t=434924

 

[greenbush future]

I agree with the others, that your cracks appear to be in an area that would suggest there is some flexing occurring in the transom area around your outboard. Based on the age of the boat the pictures, I would bet there is some rot in the transom that is allowing this to occur. Until you can inspect the wood behind the fiberglass exterior, I would use extreme caution, all it takes is one bad bump and the transom could separate, and that is or can be catastrophic. I would not be using the boat until I figured out what the cracks mean and why they occurred. If you head over to the restoration section, you will find all kinds of help in figuring out what needs to happen. Good luck,

 

[Dan831]

Thanks for the input. I was hoping it might just be superficial but I;m not going to chance it. I'll try to use some tips from the forum to learn how to check it properly.

 

[metriccrescentwrench]

....... learn how to check it properly.

My suggestion is to drill several holes into the transom from the inside..... DO NOT GO ALL THE WAY THROUGH, about halfway through the transom is sufficient. Chances are you'll find the wood to be dark and wet, that indicates rot (it should be bone dry) and a major project if you chose to keep the boat. Those holes can then be filled with something like JB Weld.

After seeing your photos I have to say that it doesn't look good.