Been in process of restoring 1990 TX 2000 and noticed Stress Cracks and above engine bolts are cracks.What did Winner use for Transom Material . I had read that these were the norm but now I want to fix it . Also could I just reinforce these areas with Plate on the inside or go ahead and tear It down.
Evinrude 140 with Land n Sea Hydraulic Jackplate and 2 " Spacer. Rated for 175HP
Given the year of the boat, the transom material is most likely wood, probably several pieces of marine grade plywood sandwiched together. Regardless, a plate is only a band aid and it will only cause additional problems down the line. There is a lot of weight bouncing around back there that could end up at the bottom of the lake, or worse yet, somewhere else inside the boat with you. Do some research (and search this site) for transom replacement details. It is time and labor consuming, but replacement should be the only option you seek.
Some people seperate the top cap and hull to access the transom and some just cut away part of the back of the boat to access the transom. You will have to glass it all back together with the second method.
Take a look at the last few pics. in this post to see the second method. http://www.bbcboards.net...age=4
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Seperate vs. Cut away is mainly going to be dependant on how the boat was assembled. My style of boat its easier to seperate, some boats are bonded together in so many places that its a ton of work to do that.
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Winner always advertised that they used no wood below the waterline. That I am certain of. Now, was it the truth, I don't know. Pull a transom bolt and look at it.
Storm that is what I had Read. I am just wondering if I might have Torq the motor Bolts too tight and caused the Crack. I can't see any movement standing on the motor jumping up and down.
It's probably fine then. I would get one of those aluminum backing plates to spread the load of the bolts out better than washers, re seal the bolts and enjoy.
I'm restoring my 1984 Z880 now using the cap - off method. It's true there are no wooden stringers, but the transom is plywood.
Sure was hoping they had changed that by 1990!!
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