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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Is your bilge the one with the whole fiberglass innerliner deal?? If so talk to glassdave, he has one of those apart right now...
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A new transom comes under the category of " nothing money won't fix". I have done it twice.
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Originally Posted by 1stFormula
(Post 4399368)
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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Thanks for all the input. Does not look like it is going to be an easy one.
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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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Where is the rot and how do you know it is rotten? I would do a thorough drill test to see the extent of the rot. I watched a former member named borgie cut his whole transom up and it looked pretty damn solid to me.
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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.
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It was very bad. It had to be completely rebuilt. They said it was one of the worst they have seen.
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