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Having a wet transom is not the ideal situation for any boater, but the reality is over time it can happen. Many things can contribute to a transom becoming ‘WET’:

Improperly sealed when new
Improperly sealed when parts are removed/ replaced for service
Not using the correct sealant / sealer
Leaving in the water for long periods of time

These are just some of the examples of how a transom may become ‘WET’ from the outside in. A transom can also become ‘WET’ from the inside out. If a bilge is not finished properly from the factory, or has cracks / voids, this is a prime point for water entry. A small crack in the bilge can result in a ‘WET’ transom and stringers over time.

Here is a ‘WET’ transom on a customer’s Cigarette. The transom was noticed to be ‘WET’ while removing the mufflers to install new straight pipe tips. As you can see in the pictures, not only is the transom ‘WET’, it’s also rotted and has sections missing. The point of entry on this particular vessel was the exhaust thru hull. Two factors contributed to the damage:

The mufflers were never properly sealed when installed
When the drives are trimmed fully up, they hit the muffler and actually push the muffler housing and created a gap in the exhaust thru hull

Without removing a muffler, this damage would have gone a long time before being discovered. The transom itself is rotted, but has dried out over time.

This particular customer has requested for us to:

Pull the engines
Strip and De-Rig the entire bilge
Remove / Replace Transom
Recoat Bilge – Imron White
Re – Rig Bilge to Factory Specs
Clean corrosion off engine fittings / surfaces
Repaint Engines – Mercury Black / Mercury Blue
Install New Couplers
Blast / Powder Coat – Transom Assembly & Gimbal Housings
Reinstall Power

Pictures will be updated throughout the process, enjoy!

Thank You for viewing!

Alan Gordon

Service Manager
Shogren Performance Marine
3830 Sunset Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60087
847-336-9037
[email protected]

www.teamshogren.com

If you have a project you would like a quote on, please contact Alan Gordon Service Manager today @ 847-336-9037 or email [email protected]

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Sydwayz

iTrader: (1)

Nice write up and pictures! What year is the boat?

RebarBox

In redoing our 22 year old cafe this winter, the transom was one of my biggest concerns. I was very happy to find no moisture. I'm looking forward to watching this thread.

Chad

J-Bonz

iTrader: (3)

Looks like a 42 Tiger.............

TWIN-SPINS

TEAM SHOGREN,,,imo,,if your going thru the trasom,,,check those swivel pin seals for leaks also

Sea-Dated

Great thread! Looking forward to following this one.

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The boat is an older model Cig. The transom assemblies are being completely gone through, all mounting hardware replaced, and the bilge will be refinished with Imron. When done the entire back half of the boat will be refreshed, ready for years of use!

Thank You for viewing!
Alan Gordon

Service Manager
Shogren Performance Marine
3830 Sunset Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60087
847-336-9037
[email protected]

www.teamshogren.com

If you have a project you would like a quote on, please contact Alan Gordon Service Manager today @ 847-336-9037 or email [email protected]

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Progress is comnig along very well. The Bilge / Transom is de - rigged, the damage to the transom is now very noticable.

Thank You for viewing!
Alan Gordon

Service Manager
Shogren Performance Marine
3830 Sunset Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60087
847-336-9037
[email protected]

www.teamshogren.com

If you have a project you would like a quote on, please contact Alan Gordon Service Manager today @ 847-336-9037 or email [email protected]