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[bstump13]

here is my boat,

Here is a mariner v.
http://www.stripersonline.com/ubb547/image_uploads2/otherside.jpg

and here is another supersport v gutted
http://www.ohshiny.com/images/starcraft/right.jpeg
I have two outboards picked out..

One is a 60 tiller that weights 270 lbs
The other is a 40 that is around 200.

My questions are. which model is my boat?
And

IF my boat is a super sport. Could it hold the weight of the 60 hp tiller ?
or should i go with the 40?

 

[bstump13]

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ok. I am certain it is a super sport.
I'm not sure if the transom has been replaced.. It seems very sturdy. I was standing on it and pulling...Shouold the 60 hp that weighs 270 with power tilt and trim be fine? It is a tiller model.

 

[jasoutside]

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Shouold the 60 hp that weighs 270 with power tilt and trim be fine?

Hey stump, I'd venture to say you have the best angle to evaluate that transom. I'm sitting so far away to see a darn thing!

Post up some photos or video of what you have there eh. Take the transom cap off and check the condition under there. How about down low in the corners?

Many times a transom will look/feel good on the surface but be mush in other spots.

 

[InMotion]

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Hey Stump,

If in doubt, just replace it... it really isn't that bad of a job to replace. IMO --- why risk either damaging the transom/splashwell further or worse!

Photo's would be great though...
Jim

 

[bstump13]

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Hey stump, I'd venture to say you have the best angle to evaluate that transom. I'm sitting so far away to see a darn thing!

Post up some photos or video of what you have there eh. Take the transom cap off and check the condition under there. How about down low in the corners?

Many times a transom will look/feel good on the surface but be mush in other spots.

I guess that is what i am really asking... Where to check for rot! I will get to work looking tomorrow!

corners and remove cap and poke around

 

[Bwana Don]

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If we're going to id this boat we need some more info and pics.

How long is it?
How wide?
Original paint or not?
Any ID plate anywhere on the boat.
What does the registration say?

I think transom's rot out from the bottom mostly. You need to find a way to take a core sample from there.

Once we ID the boat we can find the max horsepower. Go big on the hp if you can.

Don