Re: Is my boat going to die? Or is the marina trying to screw me?
I too have a 1992 nitro bass boat, my first boat. i purchased it 2 years ago and didnt know squat about boats. i took an experienced friend with me to check it out. my bud did compression checks on the motor ,checked the lower unit oil and the like, none of which i understood at the time. as for the transom he did the wiggle test and the hammer knock test which has been described here. now 2 years after i purchased the boat and had it out about 6 times , i find a rotten spot in the transom. i do not know the extent of the damage on mine either but as stated in this thread it is very very common. i was so depressed when i found out that i felt like giving myself a viking funeral but i found a product called seacast. check this product out, i thinking of doing the job my self and i dont know sh%#@ from shinola, but there are step by step videos and instructions on theyre web site and in iboats forums. iwas quoted a price of 2500 to 4000 to replace transom. i found a guy who will do it with seacast for 800 and i buy my own seacast about 255.00 for 5 gallons total. i called around for weeks until i found this guy who works at a marine shop by day and does side jobs at his house, these guys can be found you just have to look. good luck my boating brother!
Like said, do it right the first time and gedor right!
