[Stella_Blue1]

Well, I hopped up and down on the lower unit, and I did notice just a little give (flex) in the transom...very slight, but I'd have to think that even a totally healthy transom would give a little w/ a 195 lb person hopping on a 500+ pound motor...I also noticed that there are a few 1/2" stress cracks in the corners of the lower horizontal part of the transom to the left and right of the motor mount. I'm just not sure when this becomes a safety issue...Would it be safe to assume that I may be able to get a few more years out of the transom before it poses an issue? I'd like to get a season or two out of her before replacing the transom. Any suggestions?