Should I be worried about this?

[Jcrews]

Saw this crack in the splashwell on the passenger side this past weekend. Boat is a 2000 191.

[iron banks]

Need better pics. Take the metal strip off the transom and use a long screw driver to feel for rotted wood. I lost my 97 202 to this and the 1st thing I saw was cracks in the splash well. Hopefully there only cosmetic in your case. Also, if the engine flexes on the transom when you bounce it at a 45 degree angle then not a good sign.

[FEARTHETURTLE210]

not out of the norm for this area to crack, however since it is around transom area it is reason to be concerned. I thought by 2000 Champion went to all composite (no Wood)
I would have a good boat glass shop look at it. Good news is it is white and no flake so repairing if neccesary is going to cost less.

[Lea]

All composite was later...I think 2003 era, but not positive. At any rate, whether wood or composite, gel can get stress cracks. Some are of no concern what-so-ever. Others may need attention. It is not uncommon to get cracks in this area.

As said, check transom for flex. Or take it to a good glass shop and see what they think.

[Tx Champ]

You might also send the photos to Mike Bristow at North Texas Fiberglass in Denton. He's a Champion driver and all around good guy that will shoot straight with you. And if you need repairs, is my only recommendation. He's just a couple of hours down I-35 from you.

[clanderman]

I am no final word, but to me that is just a stress crack... if that is the only one that you have on the boat (which I assume since you are concerened) than you need to run that boat a little harder ....I would say there is nothing to worry about

[H2O_Fowl]

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+2

My white 181 was full of those after only 1 year. If thats all you have then your doing good.

[Big Willy]

Are there any brown stains in the rear compartment around the jackplate bolts?

If not I wouldn't sweat it. If there is I would look deeper.

Just my .02 worth

[Jcrews]

Thanks for the replies. I feel a little bit better. There are no brown stains around the jackplate bolts on the inside of the rear compartment and the transom is solid as a rock. I think I will do what Reggie said and send a picture of it to Mike Bristow in Denton to see what he thinks just to be on the safe side.