Time for a New Transom(Any shops in SWFL?)

[Caymanboy]

Isn't Boat Haus over there?

[FossilMan]

Originally Posted by Caymanboy

Isn't Boat Haus over there?

Rob was in the shop the other day. He's Mr. Realtor now

[Caymanboy]

Originally Posted by FossilMan

Rob was in the shop the other day. He's Mr. Realtor now

I thought he was back into boats?

[FossilMan]

Originally Posted by Caymanboy

I thought he was back into boats?

He's at Sara Bay Real Estate now. He seems quite happy not being in the itch anymore. His main guy (Bill?) is still doing fiberglass work, though.

[Max_Florida]

I am really kicking myself for not re-doing the transom when I repowered in the fall. I bought a brand new 115 Optimax Pro XS.

Mercury dealer says $1600 to extend it to 25" and still keep the remainder of the 5 year warranty it came with. (alternative would be to find a way to extend it cheaper and risk voiding the warranty)

Trading up to a 25" 125HP(the 115 Pro XS doesn't come in 25" length) would cost $2700.

I am debating whether or not to raise the transom 5". I know it's a safety issue, but to date I haven't had any real issues with water coming over the cut-out. (We don't back down fish because we really only spearfish)

I guess I'm wondering what your guys' thoughts are. Is it worth it to spend an extra $1600+ to have a 25" transom?

[Caymanboy]

Does the transom need to be done? Regardless of height----.

[Max_Florida]

Yes, I would say so. As I stated in my original post - a lot of wet peatmoss coming out of holes and water weeping out. There are also stress cracks on the inside of the splashwell.

Currently, there isn't really any flex when I try to bounce the motor - BUT - I do not want to let it get that bad/ risk it. We spearfish and hopefully will be running it hard this summer, so I would rather put it out of commission now(before Grouper opens).