marlin transom question

[Tom-Lisa]

I know this has been discussed many times before, but i'm in need of some clarification.I have a 2000 marlin that was repowered with f250's three seasons ago.Yesterday i was looking over the boat getting ready for spring,which can't come soon enough,and noticed the aluminum angle that sits on top of the transom under the engines has deteriorated enough that at least one or two of the little screws that hold it down have pulled thru.The screws are still there with the heads intact ,but now the angle has popped up about 1/8 inch or so.What purpose does this angle provide?Does this need to be caulked underneath to protect any exposed wood or is it just cosmetic and i only need to worry about the screws themselves?
I have made it a point to keep an i on the caulk around the sides and bottom of the "transom cap" as has been talked about here before.All that looks good.
Hind sight being 20-20 i should have put more thought into this during the repower but i missed it.

Thanks in advance. Tom

 

[megabytes]

I am no expert at this type of repair but I would strongly advice having someone who is take a look. A little prevention now could save a ton of headaches later. There is wood in the transom so the area must be solidly sealed to prevent water intrusion.

If you don't have a contact in your area then contact GW CS. The have a long list of qualified technitions in most areas.

 

[Tom-Lisa]

Mega
Thanks for the advise.I'll try and call the local dealer today or even the factory.Hopefully i can get some clear answers.

Tom

 

[BobP]

If your model year does not have the transom head glassed over now, then it is cut and the core end grain is propably caulked and covered with the alum trim.

If you intend to keep the boat for some time longer, then have it glassed over, irrrespective of what Grady dealer says about it's integrity. The suggested glass over is not needed for strength, it' s for protecting the core.

Glassing over is easy, but motors have to be lifted off transom. A creative boat / glass restorer can hoist, pull back, and hang motors without disconnecting until work is cured, this way de-rigging and re-rigging costs can be avoided. More costlier than actual glass work itslef.

Good luck.