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Old 06-19-2015, 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by bigeasy1 View Post
. . . The transom cutout just seems awfully low. What is to stop any wave from rolling into the boat??? . . .
John, that's a very valid concern, as I think the low transom sinks more outboard boats than any other single cause! I felt the same way on my first return from the Bahamas during one stretch of NE winds with big following/breaking seas that I couldn't see over when standing at the helm! That's why I now have a bracket! Potter evidently had similar thoughts, because after the V-6 motors came out in the late 70's, he designed an add-on raised splashwell tub that was an option for the 20! (see pics below) Capt. Terry has a very nice teak-trimmed version on his '76 Seafari that he bought new.

A little over 3 years ago, forum members Pianewman and Jerry1 conspired to get Don Herman to pop a mold off an original tub that Jerry provided! Suggest you send a PM to hermco to see if Don still has that mold and can make one for you! Denny
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