87 chaparral 187 leaking

[Davidcarr87]

ok, well i was in another forum but Bond O said to come over here...
ok...well you seen what boat i have...but it seems that the seal for the outdrive is leaking...the prev owner put caulk around it for a temp fix....so i have been trying to figure out what i have to do to fix it

 

[Bondo]

Re: 87 chaparral 187 leaking

Ayuh,.....

Dave,.... Do a search,... Key words,... Transom Repair...

 

[oops!]

Re: 87 chaparral 187 leaking

didnt see the pics,

a lot of guys will put silly cone around a leaking area.

what happens with that is the water still keeps coming in, and the silly cone just trapps it in an area where it will do real damage.

if bond-o says you should be in this area, im gonna follow his lead, and say check for transom rot.

drill small holes in the transom, (not thru) and look at the wood on the drill bit.

(this will essentially give you a "core sample" on the transom wood)

if its wet at all, youve got work to do......

post back with pics and tell us what youve found,

well guide you from there

cheers
oops

 

[oops!]

Re: 87 chaparral 187 leaking

and btw.....welcome to i boats, your amoung friends here

 

[Davidcarr87]

Re: 87 chaparral 187 leaking

thanks oops, i will get some pix up....i am buying a new trailer so i am going to remove the old caulk and put more on it....and make sure it is 3/4 the way sealed instead of 1/8 the way......the guy that did it left spots where the caulk was only on the outdrive side and not on both...so i am going to fix that so i can put it on the new trailer...got 2 pumps in the boat incase it doesnt sill to good...i can pump the water out..lol
thanks for the welcome

 

[blousteau]

Re: 87 chaparral 187 leaking

The outdrive seal gasket is not that expensive. Something like 50 to 60 dollars. amarket marine has them, just make sure you order the one with the correct amoun of holes around the outside, don't ask me how I know that.

 

[capri1600]

Re: 87 chaparral 187 leaking

Yes, drill the transom and check for rotted wood. Assuming it is not rotted, take the time and replace that seal. Silicone or caulking repair is not a repair.

 

[Davidcarr87]

Re: 87 chaparral 187 leaking

well, right after i orig posted this i filed for a divorce..and moved all over the state..now im back in my hometown with my boat..that has been sitting out in the weather at my folks house for a few years..(great) it was covered up when i left so i not sure what happend..lol

but looks like its time to get started..not wanting to put a lot of money all at one time..and i will be doing as much of the work as i can(hopefully all of it with diy sites like this one)
just wanting it as a slow progect to keep me busy on my days off