Well its been a couple of weeks and life has gotten in the way of boat work. I finally got the transom out, got the boat flipped, and found that some of the rivets were popping off. Just a few at the moment but I suspect more will soon do the same. Looks like I will be learning how to do rivets...
This weeks update.
I have gotten some work done on the Force:
Got the LU drained. Removed the LU to check out the water impeller. Just what I figured I would find. The impeller was worn out. Replaced it with a new one and remounted the LU.
Got the motor washed off and all the dirt, oil, mouse...
For this weeks update:
I got the motor on a stand and was working on it.
Lifted the cover and found a large mouse nest.
Tested compression: all three tested at 140psi.
Got looking at the wiring and noticed the mice chewed a few of the wires.
Found the plate having the serial and model number of...
Not a good sign from the transom. When I took the aluminum top off the transom I was swarmed by a thousand ants. What is good to use for the wood of a transom when marine plywood is not available? Mine measured 1 5/8 inches thick.
Other than a few old mounting holes in the transom, the rest of the hull seems to be in great shape. A few small dings and dents. No leaks that I have found yet.
