Thanks Miles
I've got to think this one through. But I 'll have some more questions for you (or anyone else).. regarding this. Like I said you can "sound" the transom and its solid...or so it seems. I just dont like the looks of things around those transducer holes (One set of holes had the water pour out (did not have a rotten wood smell to it either … did have a mild odor ... and it was clear water... another set of holes towards the centerline had a slight drip ...I took off Five Transducers in all!!!)
In the picture the water came from the highest/first lifting strake (actually was on the other side but you get the idea )This makes me wonder if the stringer butts into the transom here as it is much higher than where the water was just dripping (lower in the transom). Additionally in between that nylon thru hull and the engine you can see a hole where twin motors were mounted. These holes were never patch appropriately... you can also see that has some weep ... especially on hot days when it cooks.. the wood inside is tan/brown(and NOT the BLACK DEATH color) and fairly solid.....but it still weeps out small quantities of water.. The two holes to the left were for transducer wires and are dry and solid...so I dont know what to think some say leave it..... other say put in a new transom... I know its going to need a transom sooner or later.... [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img]
