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Old 07-08-2011, 06:05 PM
rampeyboy rampeyboy is offline
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Guys, I am still thinking about this Seafari I looked at yesterday. Either side of the transom there is a place where you can feel some give when you press on the transom. I am not sure if this is by design, or if the glass is coming loose from the plywood, or if there is rot in the wood. It is evident from the inside and the outside. It feels more solid closer to the middle. Wish I had made more precise measurements and such, but was quickly losing interest in it while I was looking. Can anyone say what the problem is likely to be? It is powered by a Mercruiser....
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Old 07-08-2011, 06:08 PM
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The transom needs re-cored. This is a necessity.
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Old 07-08-2011, 06:46 PM
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Well that would definitely be a deal killer for me then. I can do any of the mechanical work, but just not interested in taking on that kind of project. Oh well.
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Old 07-08-2011, 08:36 PM
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Guys, I am still thinking about this Seafari I looked at yesterday. ...but was quickly losing interest in it while I was looking. Can anyone say what the problem is likely to be?
Yes, I recognize the symptoms. It is sometimes called "boat fever". Those with a little self control can fight it off long enough to find the right boat at a good price.

Good luck to you.
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Old 07-09-2011, 01:06 AM
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. . . . Either side of the transom there is a place where you can feel some give when you press on the transom. . . . Can anyone say what the problem is likely to be?
Might have rotted that way due to rainwater leaks around the towing eyes in the transom. Fresh water will cause rot much faster than salt water.
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