Classic AquaSport
Aquasport Model Rebuilds, Mods, Updates and Refreshes => Express Fisherman/ Walkaround/ Explorer Rebuilds => Explorer Rebuilds => Topic started by: waterman on October 28, 2014, 09:58:51 PM
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I have a 98 explorer 215. It has plastic trim around the transom that goes under the motor and up the other side of transom. My question is mine is cracked in a few places, is there gel coat and is it sealed up under there to protect the transom or can water get in? Is it just a decorative piece the plastic is held in with screws. Or is that the seal ?
Is that plastic piece replaceable without taking off motor? Or do you have a better solution to seal that up? Or is nothing to worry about. Thanks
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The trim was installed using a healthy amount of Sikaflex (similar to 5200, Boatlife, etc.) when installed. It simply covers the seam between the hull and the deck.
I wouldn't worry a bit...
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You made my day! Thank you for getting back to me so quickly really appreciate your help
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I'm assuming your transom is poured so you'll not have any concerns but this is what i found under my plastic trim.
(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff108/r-berlin/DSC00091.jpg) (http://s237.photobucket.com/user/r-berlin/media/DSC00091.jpg.html)
This pic is after I removed a good deal of the "caulking" on the port side. I never found a replacement trim piece so...
I removed the starboard side (which was in pretty good shape) and had two aluminum pieces made.
(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff108/r-berlin/DSC00090.jpg) (http://s237.photobucket.com/user/r-berlin/media/DSC00090.jpg.html)
I filled in the voids on both sides (created after removing the old caulk/bedding compound) with thickened epoxy.
(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff108/r-berlin/DSC00108.jpg) (http://s237.photobucket.com/user/r-berlin/media/DSC00108.jpg.html)
Using the starboard half (I cut the plastic close to the engine) I had the shop fab that one and a mirror for the port side. I did not replace the piece under the motor.
(http://www.classicaquasport.com/gallery/data//500/DSC05630.JPG) (http://www.classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=5437&title=dsc05630&cat=500)
Good luck.