Performed leak test. Got more than what I expected.

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Removed foam early in the morning. Filled up boat with water, about 8 inches. Right away found 3 leaking rivets up front, 4 rivets down the middle, 1 hole in the center lower part of boat. Also found water coming out of Livewell port next to the boat drain. The last leak I found was pissing through the transom. Transom leak was right at the center, couldn't see the hole because the engine tilt and trim bracket was covering it. Right now I feel like not continuing with the project. I will have to lift the boat off the trailer to fix leaking rivets, get the crack welded and remove the engine to inspect the transom. Roughly how much time and $$$ will I need to continue. Pls help experts. See pics.
 

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Re: Performed leak test. Got more than what I expected.

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Re: Performed leak test. Got more than what I expected.

zero $ get a friend to hold a 2lb hammer on the back (tail)of the leaking rivet while you hit the head with a hammer 4-5 good wacks should swell it up to stop the leak. also the last picture remove the jb weld and fix that properly, if you have to pay a welder do that.
 

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Re: Performed leak test. Got more than what I expected.

So should I start removing the engine and get ready for a transom repair?
 

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Re: Performed leak test. Got more than what I expected.

So should I start removing the engine and get ready for a transom repair?

Only if you are up to the task! If so what are you waiting for?
 

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Re: Performed leak test. Got more than what I expected.

I guess I have to some kind of engine stand and engine Crane
 

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Re: Performed leak test. Got more than what I expected.

No fishing for me this year
 

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Re: Performed leak test. Got more than what I expected.

I guess I have to some kind of engine stand and engine Crane

Both would be nice but not absolutely necessary. How big of an outboard was on it?
 

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Re: Performed leak test. Got more than what I expected.

Its a 75 mercury
 
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