Wet Transom and other gotcha's
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Wet Transom and other gotcha's
Since I'm new to this, was wondering about a few things when looking for a new boat. Cars, motorcycles and the like I have a handle on that signal "bad investment". With boats, I realize it's time to learn.
I've read many threads regarding wet transom, hull defects, modifications and the like that one looks for in used boats. I realize that there is no "check list" available that lists all those items that need investigation and an explaination of how they impact the price and condition.
If there is, I would greatly appreciate this information as I'm seeing symptoms on my boat, that I've read about from the rest of you.
I'm particularly interested in the wet transom cause/effect as my tie-down brackets are producing a rust streak on the exterior and interior of my transom. Could this be the tie-down rusting or due to the water being retained.
Thanx in advance to anyone able to share info on "used boats - 101"!!
I've read many threads regarding wet transom, hull defects, modifications and the like that one looks for in used boats. I realize that there is no "check list" available that lists all those items that need investigation and an explaination of how they impact the price and condition.
If there is, I would greatly appreciate this information as I'm seeing symptoms on my boat, that I've read about from the rest of you.
I'm particularly interested in the wet transom cause/effect as my tie-down brackets are producing a rust streak on the exterior and interior of my transom. Could this be the tie-down rusting or due to the water being retained.
Thanx in advance to anyone able to share info on "used boats - 101"!!
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Finding bad wood is really quite easy. Take a small new clean ballpien hammer and start lightly knocking on the transom. You should hear a solid higher pitch "tink". If you hear "thud" you've got water. Any glass man can show you how to do this.
Some people use the ball of a craftsman screwdriver but you can really hear the difference with the hammer.
I wouldn't worry too much about the rust stains.
Some people use the ball of a craftsman screwdriver but you can really hear the difference with the hammer.
I wouldn't worry too much about the rust stains.
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Bajalion,
thanx for the info. IF the transom is water damaged, what is the cause and is it serious? I haven't noticed anything unusual about the boat, but it's the first and only Baja I've been in.
This might not be abnormal, but when I stop from running on plane, the wake almost overruns the back of the boat...is this normal for a 98 Hammer?
thanx again!
thanx for the info. IF the transom is water damaged, what is the cause and is it serious? I haven't noticed anything unusual about the boat, but it's the first and only Baja I've been in.
This might not be abnormal, but when I stop from running on plane, the wake almost overruns the back of the boat...is this normal for a 98 Hammer?
thanx again!
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