Thanks again Frizz. Yes, he had multiple emails from New Bern to Tampa. I thought that someone may offer him cash before I could get up there. Lol. He was a great guy. Unfortunately, he gouged the starboard side, up near the bow, but up high in the flare (usually shadowed, and where I "hide" my reg digits). Almost only damage to entire exterior gelcoat. All glass in tact and no leaks!
Today I began removing trees and leaves. The soap and bleach had filled the rear of cockpit amidst tons of black decaying debris. So I began locating drains. I was really excited to see if the (Mosely/Potter designed) crossover drain tubes were in place. Nope! They drain straight through the bilge and out bottom of hull. I guess you keep the plugs in until on plane and then drain. Appears to have (had) small clam shells just forward.
After rebuilding the transom and repowering of the 79 MA (yes, a few years before I discovered this site) I don't believe this transom has ANY moisture or structural weakness. Unfortunately, in 1999, I was not aware of the weakness in design of the 20 inch transom, so I had it redone and hung a 20 Johnson 175 on the MA. Almost sank her backing off trailer into 3 foot rollers. And yes, I have the shroud.
I'm really liking the enclosed transom and maybe a live well. Guess I should start a new thread. Thanks again!
Vego, Part II
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