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    Looking for input on transom cracks

    update on the transom...I will be taking my young kids out on this boat so I really need to be sure the transom is sound, With that in mind I decided to take a look at the wood underneath, I used a holesaw and made three holes. Two were in areas where I heard a hollow sound when tapping. The...
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    Looking for input on transom cracks

    Thanks Greatty I'm hoping to get lucky here. I thought the improved wood in the 99 year would help but I guess it might not have been enough. I'm gonna take the motor off to get a better view. Will post updates. I really like this boat and I'm rather attached to it. First and last expensive...
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    Looking for input on transom cracks

    Thanks Seasick for all your help. I did take the cap off both sides. I found solid wood but with a crack in the wood right under the crack in the cap. I will post pics. After reading your comments I decided to try another tap test. The spot I highlighted in the pic above wasn't as significant...
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    Looking for input on transom cracks

    Hi, First time posting here. I have a 1999 208 adventure that unfortunately has been sitting for many years on a trailer in front of my house. I live in new jersey and I think the weather might have done some damage to the transom, There are two cracks and I'm not sure if its just the gelcoat...