Questions about leaks and transom rot

[mrbell83]

Hello, I recently purchased a 1992 four winns liberator. On the maiden voyage I noticed that it took on some water after only being on the lake for 3-4 hours. After taking it to the mechanic he determined that several bellows were bad and needed replacing, one of which was the u-joint bellows. Would that cause water to enter the boat? As far as I have been told, this boat has been stored on a trailer for the majority of its life, only sitting in the water maybe 2 months its whole life, and not in a row. Would it be unlikely to have transom rot given this information? The boat has always been covered when not in use and stored indoors during the winter.

Opinions appreciated!!!!

Thanks,
Chris

 

[Bondo]

Re: Questions about leaks and transom rot

he determined that several bellows were bad and needed replacing, one of which was the u-joint bellows. Would that cause water to enter the boat?

Ayuh,.... Sure will...

Would it be unlikely to have transom rot given this information?

The Only way to know is to Look.....

 

[mrbell83]

Re: Questions about leaks and transom rot

Ayuh,.... Sure will...



The Only way to know is to Look.....

Good to know...

Yeah I figured, but I don't have the boat back yet and it was on my mind so I figured I would ask...