how can you tell when you're transom is getting weak or bad??

[ragin_cajun92]

probably a dumd question but thought i would ask..How are a few ways to check it??

[SwatDawg]

1. Tilt the motor up (remove toter) and pull up hard on the foot, shake, jump on it. Any movement is bad.
2. tighten the bolts going threw the transom, if they pull in, its bad.
3. Use a multi meter and hook each lead to a tie down hook and see if you get a reading.... if you do, its wet/bad.

Several other ways but that works for me.

[ProcraftMike]

Stress cracks in the splashwell/transom area are a sign, especially if they open and close when trying #1 from above. In some cases, you also get some nasty looking brown stains coming down from the tie down cleats or hull fittings as well.

[JeffA]

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i have the stains from the tie downs, but no movement or any kind of crack anywhere on the splashwell or transom, that isn't always a sign of a going transom, is it??...

[ProcraftMike]

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i have the stains from the tie downs, but no movement or any kind of crack anywhere on the splashwell or transom, that isn't always a sign of a going transom, is it??... </TD></TR></TABLE>

No, not always. It could be the transom ties downs corroding (they shouldn't), or it could be caused by brackish water. But, I would take the tie downs off the boat and have a look inside the transom. Seal them up good with some quality marine sealant when you put them back on.

[perfect-storm]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SwatDawg &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
2. tighten the bolts going threw the transom, if they pull in, its bad.


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If you or anyone else EVER does this, you ABSOLUTELY MUST re seal the bolts. If you do this and do not find any problems but you fail to re seal, you just created a problem.
Number 1 is the best method.
Number 3 is a neat tip. I've never tried it

[arjone01]

This is how I found mine, Put the toter on and trim down. Once it stops hit it again for a second or two and see if the transom bulges out. That's how I found mine.

[javelin90]

Did you replace your transom already?
G.

[arjone01]

No, I'm in the process, I'm going to put pics up. I'm using seacast.