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tnltracy posted 09-01-2011 03:41 PM ET (US)
HI Folks,
Potential Whaler owner in the works. I'm looking at a mid 1970s' 17 Montauk that looks real good overall. Has been trailered, and aparrenly garaged most of it's life. Only area of concern I saw was these cracks at both ends of the transom. They appear to be only in the gelcoat, and not open, but looking for some feedback from folks.
I did give the outboard a push/pull while in down position and the transom feel solid. Should I be concerned?
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/_dtofLhwZCEprbTZ84AI16imHsRkBeqfbx85v1DPoqM?feat=directlink
Thanks, Tom
contender posted 09-01-2011 05:10 PM ET (US)
1st Your picture did not come out, 2nd A whaler this old will have gel-coat cracks it just the years taking the toll. However without a picture of the transom, I would like to see the cracks and how and were they are....
Tom Hemphill posted 09-01-2011 05:57 PM ET (US)
The picture can be seen at https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ _dtofLhwZCEprbTZ84AI16imHsRkBeqfbx85v1DPoqM?feat=directlink .
I wouldn't be concerned by those minor cracks in the surface.
dowdhh posted 09-01-2011 08:10 PM ET (US)
Hey,Tom. Those cracks are nothing to worry about. Whats the motor and price? Been thinking about a Montauk, I live in MA. So, don't let me steel it from you,If the price is right,buy it.
Tohsgib posted 09-01-2011 09:08 PM ET (US)
FORGETABOUTIT!
Blackduck posted 09-02-2011 12:09 PM ET (US)
Agreed, just cosmetic.
Jeff posted 09-02-2011 02:22 PM ET (US)
I would tend to agree with most here that they are likley cosmetic in nature. But, they could also be an indication of a stressed transom during a bottom strike sometime in the hull's life.
If these were on a boat I was "considering" buying I would certainly not "FORGETABOUTIT" when if comes to making a decision on an offer.
Tohsgib posted 09-02-2011 02:41 PM ET (US)
Read his post again...these are the ONLY area of concern he found. Use it as a negotiation tool or use it to not buy the boat but whatever you use it as they are strictly cosmetic so FORGETABOUTIT!
tnltracy posted 09-02-2011 06:19 PM ET (US)
Thanks all. You convinced me... I bought it today. Pics to follow when I pick it up this weekend. VERY excited to have my first Whaler

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Author	Topic: Gelcoat cracks - are these just cosmetic?
tnltracy	posted 09-01-2011 03:41 PM ET (US) HI Folks, Potential Whaler owner in the works. I'm looking at a mid 1970s' 17 Montauk that looks real good overall. Has been trailered, and aparrenly garaged most of it's life. Only area of concern I saw was these cracks at both ends of the transom. They appear to be only in the gelcoat, and not open, but looking for some feedback from folks. I did give the outboard a push/pull while in down position and the transom feel solid. Should I be concerned? https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/_dtofLhwZCEprbTZ84AI16imHsRkBeqfbx85v1DPoqM?feat=directlink Thanks, Tom
contender	posted 09-01-2011 05:10 PM ET (US) 1st Your picture did not come out, 2nd A whaler this old will have gel-coat cracks it just the years taking the toll. However without a picture of the transom, I would like to see the cracks and how and were they are....
Tom Hemphill	posted 09-01-2011 05:57 PM ET (US) The picture can be seen at https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ _dtofLhwZCEprbTZ84AI16imHsRkBeqfbx85v1DPoqM?feat=directlink . I wouldn't be concerned by those minor cracks in the surface.
dowdhh	posted 09-01-2011 08:10 PM ET (US) Hey,Tom. Those cracks are nothing to worry about. Whats the motor and price? Been thinking about a Montauk, I live in MA. So, don't let me steel it from you,If the price is right,buy it.
Tohsgib	posted 09-01-2011 09:08 PM ET (US) FORGETABOUTIT!
Blackduck	posted 09-02-2011 12:09 PM ET (US) Agreed, just cosmetic.
Jeff	posted 09-02-2011 02:22 PM ET (US) I would tend to agree with most here that they are likley cosmetic in nature. But, they could also be an indication of a stressed transom during a bottom strike sometime in the hull's life. If these were on a boat I was "considering" buying I would certainly not "FORGETABOUTIT" when if comes to making a decision on an offer.
Tohsgib	posted 09-02-2011 02:41 PM ET (US) Read his post again...these are the ONLY area of concern he found. Use it as a negotiation tool or use it to not buy the boat but whatever you use it as they are strictly cosmetic so FORGETABOUTIT!
tnltracy	posted 09-02-2011 06:19 PM ET (US) Thanks all. You convinced me... I bought it today. Pics to follow when I pick it up this weekend. VERY excited to have my first Whaler