Crack in transom, port side only. What do you think?

[jeff6645]

Thanks for the input... I did a little more de-construction on that side and it looks like when the transom was replaced around 12 years ago they didn't tie that side in to well to the top and to the inside shell... best I could tell is they did a lot of filling in the void with resin only a single layer of thin cloth where everything comer together (also looked like some bondo was used and it is was kind of soft, can stick a thumb nail in it) ... I am thinking I may remove the motor and remove what they did and beef it up with multiple layers of fiberglass and cloth.. the wood is a little wet in one area but can't stick a screwdriver in more than 1/8" by hand.. have to use a hammer. Once I do this see if this stops the flexing.. What do you think?
Even if this fixes it after finding what I have found I think this winter I will redo the transom just for peace of mind...

PS: I have put over 3600 miles on her in the last 7 years and most of the them in Gulf of Mexico... I guess about time for something to break. :-) on second motor... love my old school two stroke engine!

[jeff6645]

Shine, I may take you up on the foam this winter... but maybe sooner depending on what I decide to do.