Inspecting 1982 GW Tarpon 19

[dizzyspots]

So, as mentioned in an earlier post, I have a shot at buying an 82 Tarpon 19..all there minus the O/B. Best tips on checking on transom and stringer issues. Does it matter that the boat is in hot/dry AZ??

thanks in advance for your guidance

Mike

 

[dizzyspots]

bump...any GW owners out with sage advice?

 

[gw204]

Look for brown stains around hardware on the transom. Brown stains mean rust or rot...but GW has always used pretty good quality SS. Sound the transom and stringers with a hard plastic mallet or the handle of a large screw driver. Dull thud means rot.

 

[dizzyspots]

Thanks for the reply...headed out to take a closer look at her today...

 

[seasick]

Thanks for the reply...headed out to take a closer look at her today...

If the fuel tank hasn't been replaced, it is a pretty sure bet that it will need to be.
Looking at the transom for stains won't tell you what shape it is in. A leather or plastic hammer may help you determine if there is delamination. A moisture test would be better but has to be done by a knowledgeable person. Of course since there is no motor, you should be able to probe the mounting holes and see how the coring looks