Determining Water Intrusion in Transom
Posted: Sat Sep 11, 2021 5:15 pm
Is there away to find out if the transom in a Boston Whaler boat has been compromised other than using a moisture meter?
BACKSTORY:
I recently purchased a 1998 Outrage 17 II, and am restoring it. On the transom there is a rubber strip that goes across this entire top from the rub rail on each side. The rubber strip has two screws securing it. One screw is was missing. I haven't yet tried to see if the hole for that screw is stripped but I'm assuming it is. I also noticed some chipping in the gel coat along this same area which I have since repaired as much as I can without removing the outboard engine.
BACKSTORY:
I recently purchased a 1998 Outrage 17 II, and am restoring it. On the transom there is a rubber strip that goes across this entire top from the rub rail on each side. The rubber strip has two screws securing it. One screw is was missing. I haven't yet tried to see if the hole for that screw is stripped but I'm assuming it is. I also noticed some chipping in the gel coat along this same area which I have since repaired as much as I can without removing the outboard engine.