I may purchase a 2000 DAUNTLESS 18. The transom of this boat is shown below in Figure 1.
Q1: is the presence of of a rust-colored stain as seen in Figure 1 an indication of rot in the transom?
The transom seems to be solid. There is no flex [in the transom] when [a force is applied to the engine using a foot]. Inside the bilge nothing is rusting.
Brown Stain On Transom
Re: Brown Stain On Transom
The rust appears to come from the drain plug or a non-stainless fastener.
1992 Outrage 17
2019 E-TEC 90
2018 LoadRite 18280096VT
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2019 E-TEC 90
2018 LoadRite 18280096VT
Member since 2003
Re: Brown Stain On Transom
[In Figure 1 I see what] looks like rust from the lower screw fastener. [The cause of the rust may be due to] the China version of stainless steel.
A rust stain will clean up quickly with Barkeeper's Friend.
Replace the fastener with American-made stainless steel fastener.
The fix will be quick and cheap.
A rust stain will clean up quickly with Barkeeper's Friend.
Replace the fastener with American-made stainless steel fastener.
The fix will be quick and cheap.
Re: Brown Stain On Transom
Thank you for the advice.