Cut transom is it sunk?

[The Rez]

Well got a picture of the damage that some yahoo did to this boat. I would like to know if is a lost cause or can it be fixed
The boat will only have a 25 Hp motor on it on a pond no real high speeds. Note that the water line is just under the two cuts he made for a short shaft motor.

 

[GWPSR]

Re: Cut transom is it sunk?

Is the boat worth $500 in materials and 50-100 hours of your time? You're looking at a de-cap, new transom wood, replacing the missing pieces of fiberglass skin, and finding or fabricating a replacement for the transom cap aluminum.

 

[glnbnz]

Re: Cut transom is it sunk?

Yes that is basically the main question...what is the boat worth to you? Personally I would find something different. But if you want to fix it you have come to the right place. It is totally up to you. Good luck.

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: Cut transom is it sunk?

What boat is it?
Got pics of the entire boat?
Are you highly concerned about the cosmetics of the repair?
Is $300 & 20 hours of work to much to pay?

 

[The Rez]

Re: Cut transom is it sunk?

It's a Thunderbird Shawnee, I don't care about cosmetics at this time. My wife loves the boat she wants me to work on it.

 

[Bomber Goober]

Re: Cut transom is it sunk?

cool looking boat but seems like a doozy to control :lol: What the wife wants the wife gets. Looks like your be rebuilding her. What are your plans for a motor?