1985 bomber bass boat

[new bomber]

The title says its a 1985 bomber bass boat. Fiberglass. 15foot. The information plate is unreadable. I need to find out if a 115 hp johnson seahorse v4 is to much motor.

 

[Scott Danforth]

Most likely it's rated for 60hp

 

[new bomber]

Most likely it's rated for 60hp



Thanks for the reply. I forgot to mention it had a 70hp evinrude on it. I pulled The head off because it ran rough and found the top piston was ate up from ball bearings. I guess the main bearings are out. Needs rebuilding.

 

[Scott Danforth]

check the transom and stringers and deck. most likely the motor is the least of the problems.

 

[new bomber]

check the transom and stringers and deck. most likely the motor is the least of the problems.



I will now that u mentioned it. Everything seems solid but I will look closer and double check it.

 

[airshot]

Looking wont tell you anything, serious testing of the wood is needed, at that age, unless recently replaced, it is sure to have some hidden rot. If memory serves me it is a glass boat and at that time wood was used for structural support, once it rots, total replacement is needed.

 

[new bomber]

Ok thanks u

 

[Scott Danforth]

easy way to check the transom. get two heavy buddies nicknamed tiny, trim the motor up fully, both jump up and down on the lower unit.

there should be zero transom flex.

dont worry about hurting anything, a good transom will take 1500# or more of load

additionally, if there is an aluminum band-aid plate on the outside of the transom, assume its shot.

 

[new bomber]

easy way to check the transom. get two heavy buddies nicknamed tiny, trim the motor up fully, both jump up and down on the lower unit.































































































































































































































































there should be zero transom flex.































































































































































































































































dont worry about hurting anything, a good transom will take 1500# or more of load




















































































































Ok I will lol










































































































































additionally, if there is an aluminum band-aid plate on the outside of the transom, assume its shot.







easy way to check the transom. get two heavy buddies nicknamed tiny, trim the motor up fully, both jump up and down on the lower unit.







there should be zero transom flex.







dont worry about hurting anything, a good transom will take 1500# or more of load







additionally, if there is an aluminum band-aid plate on the outside of the transom, assume its shot.

 

[new bomber]

I will check