Concerned about my transom, need some help....

[FELLOW-SHIP]

Hi Mitchman:

Well now you are talking about a total re do of the boat. That’s a lot more time, more money, and lot’s of beer to sooth the pain.
If your deck does not have soft spots I would first do the transom raise it up to 25”, do the motor and after you got that done ask your self should I go on or should I go fishing and target the deck at another time when I have a better place to work out of.

As for a location to do the work I did my boat on my driveway during the weekends and put it up each night. All you really need if a field, yard or driveway you could even use a generator for electric in a pinch or a air compressor with air tools.
I worked for approx 6 hrs a day I found out that that’s all the FUN I could handle in any one day. Beer helped a lot to keep my morale up.

FellowShip

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Just for the Grins

Official 23’ SF Antique Classic SeaCraft Owner

[newellchunker]

mitchman......I'm probably like everyone else on here....where do you live....there's probably someone close that can help u remove the engine and drink beer with u! I've got an engine hoist (cherry picker) that can be borrowed for the removal if you are anywhere close by??
Have you thought about replacing the transom and adding an engine bracket......Hermco, Gil or something along those lines? You could probably get a 'lil money outta your Mariner and find a decent 25" shaft motor for the same money or close to it? Good Luck