I just bought a brand new 2016 Lund SSV 14. Immediately after drilling the transom to bolt on the outboard, water ran out of the holes. The dealer tells me that's not a problem, because the transom cap is not meant to be watertight and water inside the aluminum transom skin is not unusual or cause for concern. He insists the wood is treated and will not rot. The boat was stored outside in the rain at the dealer.
I'm no boat expert and this is my first boat purchase, but I'm still having trouble accepting a brand new boat that already has a wet transom. Is this acceptable? Is it a serious design flaw even in the respected Lund brand?
I'm no boat expert and this is my first boat purchase, but I'm still having trouble accepting a brand new boat that already has a wet transom. Is this acceptable? Is it a serious design flaw even in the respected Lund brand?