Pat: Need Advice: 2000 Champ 203 - Rot around starboard anchor bolt

[champ203rude]

I noticed about a month ago that there was always a constant stream of clear water coming down/out under my anchor bolt on the starboard side. I took off the metal rim on top of transom, re-epoxied it but still noticed water stream coming down.

I know for sure now that there is rot around the top anchor bolt hole because when i tighten the anchor bolt nut from outside i can hear a 'crunching' sound as i tighten it from evidentally the inside. The outside looks fine/flush but the anchor bolt is able to tighten more than the material should.

I also notice that inside the Champion there is a layer of smooth fiberglass wrap from the top cap down to the transom and the wrap/fabric is partially over the nuts.

In summary, i know i have rot around the anchor bolt area.

What do i do ? How does this get 'fixed' ? Is there a way to get this repaired to return the strength without a full hull replacement ?

Please help.

Tx

I bought this boat 2 years ago, i did the transom inspection by trying to move the engine to look for flex but this is something that i never would have known to look for.

[champ203rude]

Pat, please also recommend a shop that would do this work. It's something i'd get done in off season as i have another month of tournaments

[Lea]

There is an excellent fiberglass repair place here in Virginia Beach. Rising Sun Yacht Repair. You cannot find better!!!! They can fix you up like it never happened.

Good luck.

[champ203rude]

Thanks Lea ! That's close to home too !

[Royjulius]

Oh good, a happy ending. I was a little afraid to click on this thread.....

[champ203rude]

I'm still waiting for Pat to come in and answer my questions...

[MMosher]

He'll be along shortly.