Almost ripped motor off

[matty133]

I recently purchased a boat (1984 16ft glastron) which was a fix me upper (great deal). The previous owner was boating and hit the motor on some rocks. Nearly ripped it off the boat. Everything below the waterline was fixed. There are still some areas above that need fixing. I used the boat all season. Towards the end a few pieces of the fiberglass had started to lift and i could see the transom flex and the motor bounce when we hit waves. Im not exactly sure what its called but the area right abouve the transom are cracked. Also on the top ridge of the transom there is a gap between what looks like to be the top and bottom half of the hull. Is the flexing normal or should I rebuild the transom and redo the fiberglas? What would be the best technique? Thanks guys.<br />PS last season i redid the floor and stringers and it came out great

 

[JasonB]

Re: Almost ripped motor off

There should be no noticable flex. Also, in general on my Glastron, the gap you are referring to shouldn't exist either. Sounds like the transom wasn't completely repaired. Can you get a pic of what you are describing?<br /><br />Many glastrons have a tendency to crack the fiberglass at the edges of the transom board and the very center of the fiberglass covering the inside of the transom when the wood gives.

 

[epresutti]

Re: Almost ripped motor off

Matty133,<br /><br />The transom should not move. The flexing is bad. It sounds like a dangerous situation. Like JasonB said, pictures would be helpfull.<br /><br />If it were my boat I would be replacing the transom. The "crack" at the top sounds like an excellent place for the water to soak the transom on the inside and rot it out.<br /><br />Based on what I know, if the transom was cracked, the proper repair is to replace it. I don't understand the "repair" below the water line.<br /><br />Be very cautious!<br /><br />Ed.