buying a Seacraft
 

Im thinking of purchasing a 75 21ft, hull recently rebuilt, closed transom with bracket. I saw it today and the edges(corners) of the bracket where the bracket meets the transom were cracked but the middle of the bracket was fine and bolts were in place felt sturdy upon putting my weight of 200lbs. Is this something i should worry about or just minor?

Re: buying a Seacraft
 

Hire a professional boat surveyor!!!
Unless you are VERY handy at fiberglass repairs it is better to know going in what you are up against.

Re: buying a Seacraft
 

Stress cracks mean something was not designed to handle the load. Is the bracket aluminum or stainless?
Who was the manufacturer? How big is the motor?
Post pictures and all the details. Ken

Re: buying a Seacraft
 

Off Topic but No Bones:

Who makes a Stainless Bracket?

I agree get a survey on the boat or take some pictures and post them here

Re: buying a Seacraft
 

Thank You for all your replies. It is greatly appreciated. I wish I had photos to show u guys. I think the best option is to get the boat surveyed as advised. If i purchase the boat ill show some pics. Any recomendations on a surveyor in miami?

Re: buying a Seacraft
 

There was a single stainless bracket that was made here
in Florida in the middle 80's
Custom Fabrication was the name of the company.
I do not know if they are still in business.
I will try to find out if they are.
A friend of mine has one on his 21 Hydra Sport.
See ya, Ken

Re: buying a Seacraft
 

Stainless marine in FL makes a bunch of iferent types....Pricey
Bigmike

Re: buying a Seacraft
 

Stainless Marine's are aluminum, I have never seen a stainless bracket but do not doubt they exist.

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The number on the closed in transom with bracket is HMB02119M75A. What does this number mean? Its engraved on a metal plate which is on the transom.

Re: buying a Seacraft
 

Cant help you on the serial # but you can find a good surveyor in the back of the boattrader, and it is a must before you plunck down your cash. Good luck!