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Post by salmoneye on May 18, 2014 7:12:08 GMT -5
i have a 1991 starcraft islander 221 with a 140hp 4cyl I/O.while putting a new starter in it i noticed that the wood on the inside of the transom from about 10 inches up from its lowest point is all rotted out.i have no idea how long its been like this,it may have been like that ever since i've owned the boat,about 7yrs..is this something i should be concerned about? ive always kept it covered,which is why it may have been like that the whole time ive owned it..any input from anybody who knows more about this would be greatly appreciated,,thanks,,Bruce
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Post by ChampionShip on May 18, 2014 11:41:01 GMT -5
I would start thinking about replacing that wood, I think there's a few guys on here that have done it and I'm guessing you would have to rip the motor out to do it, but at least your holes will still be in the aluminum to cut the gimbal
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Post by RedRider on May 18, 2014 13:45:49 GMT -5
I'm going to side with Champ and also say I wouldn't take the boat out until replaced.
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Post by lameduck on May 18, 2014 15:52:43 GMT -5
would gitrot help
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Scrapper
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Post by Scrapper on May 18, 2014 21:04:56 GMT -5
Making a new transom is a pretty easy task, and I agree with everybody on replacing that right away. Kendor marine usually has some used ones in decent condition. I don't know where you live, but it would be worth the trip. Good luck and do it right the first time. If you have any questions the guys on this site are the best.
Safe boating
John
p.s. I did mine and it wasn't as hard as I thought it would be.
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fatcat
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Post by fatcat on May 19, 2014 22:53:44 GMT -5
The other guys are right. Time to take a deep breath, an decide that it's time to lift the engine out, and replace the transom board. Much easier on a aluminum boat than a glass boat, as it's not bonded to the hull. 30 years of service is good life, and if the hull, engine and out-drive are still good,it's money well spent and if done right, should last you the rest of your life. We fish in conditions just short of the Bering Strait, so this is a smart move. Could save you a big problem should you let this go, and develop a serious transom leak in severe conditions.
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Post by salmoneye on May 28, 2014 21:10:07 GMT -5
i got a bead on it now guys,,got everything taken out. have to start building the transom to put back in. the whole works will cost less than $350 and its not very difficult,,its just one HELL of alot of work.i did find out that this is a pretty common problem with these boats and also the crestliner sabre..word of adivise to guys who have an older aluminum boat,,take a peek at the transom.they werent exactly high quality when new. hopefully ill get it all done in time when the salmon start biting good!
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Post by gilligan on May 28, 2014 21:51:33 GMT -5
let me know if you need any help bruce,sounds like steve look for your manuals with out luck. Hope things gos well.
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