Classic AquaSport

Aquasport Model Rebuilds, Mods, Updates and Refreshes => Paints, topsides and bottom and Gelcoat Topics => Topic started by: Jchandler22 on May 15, 2018, 11:45:42 AM

Title: Cracks in transom
Post by: Jchandler22 on May 15, 2018, 11:45:42 AM

1987 200 Osprey here - I have a few sizable cracks in my transom.  How big an issue is this, and what's the suggested method to fix?

Thanks for any advice.

(http://www.classicaquasport.com/gallery/data/500/IMG_2453.jpg) (http://www.classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=17036&title=img-2453&cat=500)

(http://www.classicaquasport.com/gallery/data/500/IMG_24501.jpg) (http://www.classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=17033&title=img-24501&cat=500)

Title: Re: Cracks in transom
Post by: RickK on May 15, 2018, 12:33:44 PM

The cracks along the top of the transom are normal and are showing where the liner comes up and over the top of the transom. You can seal it and as long as it hasn't had water intrusion, should last you a few more years. I've never seen a big crack on the side piece of the transom - if they stopped the wood short of the top I guess that would happen. If you want to use the boat as long as you can, seal it up good.