'98 203 Elite - Potential Transom issue

[hookme]

Hi Folks:

Recently finding washers are digging into the inner transom area of my '98 Champ 203 elite. Do i have an issue that goes beyond simple installation of a washer plate? I can't find any obvious soft spots at the transom surface nor any cracks. Any suggestions will be appreciated.

Ray

[pmgoffjr]

Pull everything off, jack plate, mounting bolts, etc. The champ transom is actually pretty cool in that you can take one that is soaked, and dry it out with a heat lamp and it's good as new.

So...if you find a crappy install (lack of sealant) just let it sit under a heat lamp for a week, it should dry out and be ready to be properly reinstalled.