I think my transom is shot! PICS ADDED!

[Friscoboater]

Well I had it back in the water today after fixing the bellows. Not so much water this time but I did notice that I had a droplet of water avery three or our seconds coming from the bottom of the transom plate. I took on about half a gallon in six hours. That is normal for me and I think this has been going on for a while, but I just noticed it. My boat is like a CVX20 and the transom is SUPER hard to see. I had to use a mirror and a flashlight. Should I put some sillycone on it to get me through the season and fix it in the winter?

Also there are two HUGE floatation foam blocks on either side of my engine that make very hard to do any work. Has anyone come up with removable floats? If I cut them out can they be remade?


UPDATE:

I did some exploration today. i filled the bilge up with water to see where it came out. The plug ring was leaking pretty bad but not the transom plate. I drained the water and took out the seat so i could really see under the engine. I started poking around and found under the plate was solid but to the side I broke through. the wood is like saw dust, but only the top layer (about 1/4 inch). I also noticed that water was leaking from under the transom plate, and it is out of the water. I guess that means the thing is soaked. I am going to yank the engine and do this right, that is no question. I just want to make it through another couple of weeks so we can use it for labor day.

Here are some pictures.


The is the lower left of the engine if you are looking at it.

The whole series of pictures is here.


http://s645.photobucket.com/albums/uu180/linkedupmedia/

 

[VeroWing]

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Re: I think my transom is shot!

If you have a transducer, trim tabs, speed sensor, etc., mounted on lower exterior of transom, try removing one or more of the attaching screws and see if any water comes out, or scew shows signs of moisture. If a lot of water comes out, then you should start looking very close at the strength of your transon before resuming using boat. JMO, Mike.

 

[Friscoboater]

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Re: I think my transom is shot!

That is a great idea!!!!! Thanks so much. I will go do that right now.

 

[Friscoboater]

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Re: I think my transom is shot!

I just took my transducer off that is about 3 inches from the transum plate and the wood is dry. I stuck a probe in there and tried to wiggle it around. it was tight and dry.

Can the seals go bad on a transom plate?

 

[Friscoboater]

Re: I think my transom is shot!

Re: I think my transom is shot!

I did some exploration today. i filled the bilge up with water to see where it came out. The plug ring was leaking pretty bad but not the transom plate. I drained the water and took out the seat so i could really see under the engine. I started poking around and found under the plate was solid but to the side I broke through. the wood is like saw dust, but only the top layer (about 1/4 inch). I also noticed that water was leaking from under the transom plate, and it is out of the water. I guess that means the thing is soaked. I am going to yank the engine and do this right, that is no question. I just want to make it through another couple of weeks so we can use it for labor day.

I will post pics is a bit.

 

[jonesg]

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Re: I think my transom is shot!

You could probably get another yr or two but it will nag at you so its probably not worth delaying too long.
I'd make it a yr end project, do as much as possible then complete it in the spring.

 

[Friscoboater]

Re: I think my transom is shot! PICS ADDED!

I just added pictures to the first post. Let me know what you think guys.

 

[windsors03cobra]

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I think you're right.

 

[rbh]

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At least here you have a lot of people that can walk you through the repair when you are ready.
rob

 

[Friscoboater]

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I know you guys are awesome. Can i get through labor day?

 

[WAVENBYE2]

Re: I think my transom is shot! PICS ADDED!

Hope you can do a quick fix and be able to finish out the season and then fix her up over the winter. Good luck and keep us posted. Is it actually leeking from the outside in or is that from moisture from inside the bilge area from the bellows leaking??????

 

[LIQUID PROZAC]

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once again this site proves to have the best people to help with our questions--i agree do a quick fix to enjoy the rest of the season then fix it right over the winter

 

[Friscoboater]

Re: I think my transom is shot! PICS ADDED!

What should i do for a quick fix. I put silicone around the plate on the outside and around the drain hole. Should I do anything on the inside?

 

[jonesg]

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Patch or don't patch, I would like a second bilge pump on auto switch with alarm. I did that and I already have my new transom.

 

[WAVENBYE2]

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What should i do for a quick fix. I put silicone around the plate on the outside and around the drain hole. Should I do anything on the inside?

I agree with a bilge pump with an alarm. I would worry about the outside first, If water can't get in then you don't need to worry about water on the inside of the boat unless a hose breaks or a cracked water cooled exhaust manifold, but thats where the bilge with the alarm comes in, If you wanted too you could spray a sealer or brush a sealer on the inside(Only a temp. FIX) until winter and you can do it right. Use a Marine silicone on the outside(Again only temp Fix)

 

[Solittle]

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Silacone is OK for around the windows at home but is pretty much useless on a boat. Sounds like you know what you are dealing with and what needs to be done.

 

[Friscoboater]

Re: I think my transom is shot! PICS ADDED!

I know what needs to be done, but we have HUGE plans for the holiday and I cannot get that done before then. I already had plans to yank the motor and rebuild it this winter and this will be done also. All I need is a patch and I never would use silicone as perm fix.

I just wanted some ideas to get me through two more weeks.

I plan on posting a full photo log on what I do when i do it.

 

[bigbad 4cyl x2]

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heck yea thats shot , good news is it will be easy to take out

 

[This_lil_fishy]

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Wow, crappy, definately a patch up for the rest of the season, being gentle on the boat (no wake jumping or beaching for you!). Heh...then it's time for a lovely rebuild for that puppy.

Ian

 

[Friscoboater]

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What is really cool is that my transom is small. It does not go all the way across the boat. it is a glastron sx190 and has a tail like a CVx20. So the transom is only about 2.5 feet wide. I am also going to rebuilt the engine at that time and breath on it a bit.