Transom replacement
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Transom replacement
I have a 1998 353 Fastech. The transom is rotted in it. The formula boats has a lay support it looks like that goes up the back part way . Can that be cut out or does it have to stay? Has any one replace the transom in a Fastech and do you have any suggestions?
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I have done a few transoms on my Formulas. Mine are older. I had to cut everything about 8 inches from the transom. Thats the only way to make enough room to get the new plywood in. I bet you will have to cut it, then replace it later on.
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Your boat has a full bilge liner with integrated stringers, the only wood in the stringers is a stack right at the mount for compression. Its a bit of a chore to get around but not impossible. Its actually more of a surgical procedure. You can cut parts of the liner but re installing those must be done with care, you will also need to be creative about how its done to insure 110% of its integrity.
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1st Formula Any idea why it went bad and what made you realize it was. I have a 98 as well and want to check it out. Have done a ton of work so far and the transom is one thing I worry about although it seems solid.
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So sorry for just now getting back. We think It started where the exhaust went threw the starboard side. I have taken the thunder box off of it. I am convinced that was the issue.