by 77viper » Feb 21, 2012 6:30 pm
It took a bit to find but this is what can happen with a bad core.
If there is a plate on the transom it's not the best sign. Take one of the lower transom bolts out and dig around with a sharp screwdriver. It should be nice and firm, if you get any water out or if you can sink the screwdriver into the wood you need a transom.
As for the core most of them will rot down low in the hull, as in the pad. There should be a hole on the floor where the bilge pump is. I would cut some of the fiberglass off the top of the core there and see what you find. If it's dry and light color all you need to do is put a small piece of glass over it, if it's wet you need a core. It's a lot of work but we can and will help you through it.
We are not trying to scare you or bag on your boat as just about everyone of us has been where you are. It sucks to buy a boat then find out it needs a bunch of work but we are trying to keep you and anyone that rides in your boat safe.
It took a bit to find but this is what can happen with a bad core.
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If there is a plate on the transom it's not the best sign. Take one of the lower transom bolts out and dig around with a sharp screwdriver. It should be nice and firm, if you get any water out or if you can sink the screwdriver into the wood you need a transom.
As for the core most of them will rot down low in the hull, as in the pad. There should be a hole on the floor where the bilge pump is. I would cut some of the fiberglass off the top of the core there and see what you find. If it's dry and light color all you need to do is put a small piece of glass over it, if it's wet you need a core. It's a lot of work but we can and will help you through it.
We are not trying to scare you or bag on your boat as just about everyone of us has been where you are. It sucks to buy a boat then find out it needs a bunch of work but we are trying to keep you and anyone that rides in your boat safe.
