Author Topic: Sportster Transom Crack's (Read 9136 times)

dbemis33 · « **on:** April 10, 2013, 06:12:08 PM »

Hi Have the Sportster in dry dock !! The transom has a few crack's ,pick test in the old motor mount hole's seem too be solid wood ! Will Plug with dowel's and resin/epoxy too mount the Johnson .Should we worry about the crack's and how too repair before we mount the motor ??
Thank You In advance !!
Dean
deanbemis@gmail.com & on face book

WetRaider · « **Reply #1 on:** April 10, 2013, 06:29:10 PM »

Looks to me that those cracks line up right with the mounts ...
If it were my boat, at the bare minimum, I'd swap that angle trim on the outside of the transom for something a little heftier. That would be the cheap and easy way to add some peace of mind. In my boat, I had a full wrap-around aluminum transom plate made - didn't do me a bit of good - I did a full rebuild the following spring.

dbemis33 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 10, 2013, 06:42:06 PM »

Hard too cut out and rebuild the transom ? Have not had it on the water but love the lay out & style !!Want too do it right the first time and keep it for many year's !!

Hyperacme · « **Reply #3 on:** April 10, 2013, 06:56:07 PM »

My old 1972 V-156 had smaller cracks in the same spots ...
What I've learned from my CV is any spot that had/has a hole will leak water if not sealed properly ...
My holes for speedo pilot tube let water in and rotted wood all the way down ...
Your splash well drain is not seated and is draining into transom wood, Mine looks the same way and wood was rotted there also ...
The rear U bolts look like there also leaking ...
Would bet money your foam under floor is wet ...

I have pictures of other V-156's with floors and transoms out, if you would like to see what it looks like back/under there ...

WetRaider · « **Reply #4 on:** April 10, 2013, 07:35:50 PM »

The process is easier than you'd think. But it's not always cheap, and it definitely takes time. The resources on this forum are invaluable.

dbemis33 · « **Reply #5 on:** April 10, 2013, 07:43:53 PM »

Have a link too a video or step by step picture's ?Will pull the fuel cell and try too see what is going on back there !! We do have wood working tool's !should be fun !!NOT !!LOL !

carlsoncvx18 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 10, 2013, 07:49:11 PM »

dbemis

Good luck on the replacement of your tramsum.

I see MN registration where are you located?

Is that a Sig kadet hanging from your ceiling, put many hours on one of those.

Hyperacme · « **Reply #7 on:** April 10, 2013, 07:50:35 PM »

Go to CGOA and read Rich & Mark's rebuild threads ...
Can't remember his name and link but he has videos ... Doran help ... LOL
The more you understand about the process the easier it will be.
Don't understand some thing ... Ask questions ...
As Dan said ... It not that hard to do, just takes time and money ...

dbemis33 · « **Reply #8 on:** April 10, 2013, 08:14:49 PM »

That is a Sig kadet Rubber bands broke on the wing's !!Easier repair than the stern !!Located in Foreston MN .will post picture's of the Project .Hope too have it water ready by late may ??

Jason · « **Reply #9 on:** April 10, 2013, 08:18:15 PM »

Heres Rich's floor/Transom job: http://www.classicglastron.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=75&t=147

Those cracks tell me something is flexing so it has to be the transom. Pull the gas tank out of the way, get a screw driver, and start poking.

The sportster has got to be most abundant and affordable old Glastron out there. Even in really nice shape...I'm just saying....

Rich_V174SS · « **Reply #10 on:** April 10, 2013, 08:20:42 PM »

Quote from: dbemis33 on April 10, 2013, 08:14:49 PM

That is a Sig kadet Rubber bands broke on the wing's

I also fly RC planes. I haven't seen a Sig Kadet in years. They were good trainers back in the 80's. I have a couple Sig planes as well, a Kavelier and a Skybolt. One of my favorite planes that I've been flying for over 20 years is a Goldberg Anniversary Cub, here's a link to a video featuring it:

Nodd RC - 024 - Real Men Fly Gas

Rich_V174SS · « **Reply #11 on:** April 10, 2013, 08:23:12 PM »

Quote

Those cracks tell me something is flexing so it has to be the transom. Pull the gas tank out of the way, get a screw driver, and start poking.

Yes, that transom has seen better days and is flexing/compressing. It should probably be replaced. My V176 transom is worse than that and is cracking on the outside rear fiberglass as well.

Jerry · « **Reply #12 on:** April 10, 2013, 08:59:23 PM »

Just my 2 cents worth. I know this has been a budget project for your family to enjoy. A wise old friend once told me an old boat with a motor and trailer is worth $300. You put hundreds of dollars, and hundreds of hours into it, and it's worth $300. I don't think it looks good, but I don't think it looks that bad. You're not putting a big motor on, so there won't be a lot of strain on the transom. I would put a 1 1/2" aluminum angle across the top of the transom and run it. If you get a couple years fun out of it, you can decide what you want to do. I don't think it's unsafe.

dorelse · « **Reply #13 on:** April 10, 2013, 09:19:40 PM »

You talking about Friscoboater on youtube Gregg?

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Hyperacme · « **Reply #14 on:** April 10, 2013, 09:50:15 PM »

Yes ... Thanks Doran !

Jason · « **Reply #15 on:** April 11, 2013, 09:31:15 AM »

Quote from: Jerry on April 10, 2013, 08:59:23 PM

Just my 2 cents worth. I know this has been a budget project for your family to enjoy. A wise old friend once told me an old boat with a motor and trailer is worth $300. You put hundreds of dollars, and hundreds of hours into it, and it's worth $300. I don't think it looks good, but I don't think it looks that bad. You're not putting a big motor on, so there won't be a lot of strain on the transom. I would put a 1 1/2" aluminum angle across the top of the transom and run it. If you get a couple years fun out of it, you can decide what you want to do. I don't think it's unsafe.

I have to say, I agree with Jerry here. Just throw it on and it will last for years the way it is.

Tonka Jim · « **Reply #16 on:** April 11, 2013, 10:00:52 AM »

I agree with Jerry & Jason.

Reinforce the transom and have fun.
Your family needs will change in a couple years & you'll want a different boat.

Jim

Rosscoe · « **Reply #17 on:** April 11, 2013, 10:56:54 AM »

I agree too. Maybe do some patching to prevent further leaks and throw some kind of reinforcing plate on there. Maybe you'll change boats by the time it is really in need or replacement. if not, do it then,, but I would do some patching to try to keep it dry.

thedeuceman · « **Reply #18 on:** April 11, 2013, 11:56:10 AM »

My GT had 1/4" alum diamond plate panels inside the splash well and on the transom to help it along.

Jason · « **Reply #19 on:** April 11, 2013, 12:06:06 PM »

Don't forget a little 3M 4200 on the stainless steel bolts you put through the transom. You can use that to seal the other leaky bolts/screws in your transom too.