Gap between deck and transom?

[Abe's Rocket]

I pulled a piece of a telephone pole gray teak trim out of my boat (86 23ft CC) last week. The piece went the width of the boat under the motor well gate. I was somewhat surprised to see a gap between the floor and the inside of the transom.

Is this standard? Or do I have a special boat...

I'll get a pic this weekend.

Thanks!

[Boatboy6]

Your not alone, its the same on our '84

[slowJEEP]

Hmm. I have an 88'. I'll have to take a closer look.

[Boatboy6]

Sorry for the mess...

[Abe's Rocket]

That's what mine looks like....but with more leaves...

thanks for the feedback

[Capt Chuck]

I have never seen anything like this before in all my SeaCraft years! What the hell is this piece supposed to do/provide? Is this a Tracker Trick

[Boatboy6]

It just hides the gap between the liner and the cap I think. Would make a nice wire chase too..,

[Abe's Rocket]

Fiberglass and gelcoat would also hide it...

[Boatboy6]

Yes, but then it would be a 2 piece boat, not 3.

[strick]

The Hull to deck joint has often been called "Every boat builders Dirty little secret" Never seen that before either.

strick