Crestliner and lund transom repair georges boat repair. Depending on the boat you may need to go below the floor and then replace some or all of it. Hi guys, i have major cracking on the transom of my boat, it is a 5. In boat repair circles it is a job for a professional yard tear the old transom away and replace it. Our nonskip molded deck surface will keep your feet firmly planted while you cast away. There are lots of lurkers that will try and get this boat before you get a chance. The full transom also acts as a sound barrier, making the ride quieter. Adjustment is 27 57 the original, twist lock frame mount transom saver. The effects of the motors weight are magnified when the boat is accelerated under normal operating. Who needs a transom saver trailering boatus magazine. A transom is the flat part which forms the stern of a square ended boat. Our advanced design techniques created a stateofthe. Seacast does not crack, creep, rot or freeze at any temperature.
The boat is a 2014 off the showroom floor so i thought. Boating casting platform for fishing from boat fishmaster. If the total area of fiberglass repair can be confined to the transom and not allowed to extend around the corners, the cost of cosmetic repairs will be significantly less. Contact seller 2006 starcraft fishmaster,2006 starcraft 20 fishmaster boat8 foot beamgreat lake erie boat115 mercury outboardsailor tailors mooring cover, bow cover and bimini topwith front and side windowsbilge pump, live well with pump, two batteries with. Each boat will be a little different, sometimes you will have to cut the deck, the top cap, side walls or all the above, removal of cap is sometimes. Seacast is almost 3 times the strength of a marine plywood transom. Levoy drive, suite 100 taylorsville, ut 84123 18009807206 0018015710071 outside the u. That process required cutting away the interior fiberglass layer, bonding in a new plywood core and. I had a 19 foot bay stealth and the fishmaster and sold them booth and. Monohull seam welds transferable limited lifetime warranty lowe will repair or replace any structural defect in material or workmanship in the main riveted or welded seams, located where the hull side meets the bottom chine or the transom, at the center of the hull, which is reported during the period of ownership of the first retail owner. Levoy drive, suite 100 taylorsville, ut 84123 18008691686 0018015710071 outside the u. Coast guard approved bass boat vhull pad design sponson hull capability concept production composite bass boat aluminum deck grid system completely closed transom with no splashwell fulllength rod box and rod staze system bass boat rated for a. The boat is a 1986 lund predator and it can be viewed on many of. Already the proud owner of a fishmaster folding ttop.
In this short video i take a minute to fix up an old bad repair. Boat transom saver, frame mount, formed tube model. When your transom needs repairs or starts to wear down, the power going through your boat will begin to affect your boats performance and can eventually cause major issues in the transom and other. I am working on replacing my old wood transom in my tracker.
The next step is to gain access to the transom so you can remove the rot. The full transombracket plays a crucial role in the boats balance. Repairing the transom of the boat is a minor boat repair since the transom is the flat area located at the back of the boat. Sold it last year and bought the starcraft fishmaster i originally. I literally had this out a week ago fishing on seneca. Take a look at the fishmaster customer gallery and find out how good our folding ttop would look on your boat. Since 1975 georges repair center has been the leader in transom repair and replacement. I had a hunch the transom was completely rotten, but was in denial.
It is easily managed by a single person in and out of the water. Whether youre looking for woodgrain boat dash panels, aluminum marine dash panels, or plain boat dash panels in a range of colors, great lakes skipper has a wide variety of boat instrument panel blanks by lund, mastercraft, sea ray, wellcraft, tracker, baja, bayliner, and more top. The transom is a major structural element of the hull. A recent column covered a process for replacing a rotted and water saturated transom. Click each boat name to view a selection of customer photos featuring fishmaster ttops. How to repair boat transom fiberglass supply depot, inc.
The fishmaster 14 the fishmaster is a flat bottom sled boat design that is economical, lightweight, and very adaptable to river or lake fishing. We remove the necessary components on your boat to be able to extract the old or damaged transom. How to fix crazing in gelcoat, also known as spider cracks or stress cracks which. Since 1998, iboats is the most trusted water lifestyle online store for boat parts and accessories, boats for sale, and forums. Mike did a good job and, best of all, turned it around it. Overall, i cant complain too much, the transom looked to be in pretty bad shape but it may have lasted another 10 years if i hadnt hit the stump. Repairing fiberglass powerboat transoms epoxyworks. Hairline crack on transom moderated discussion areas. Fishmasters universal boat ttop is a creation from seasoned engineers and marine manufacturing professionals with a passion for fishing and boating. This loading can result from too heavy a motor being mounted or from too powerful a motor imposing too great a load on the hull structure when operated at speed. Transoms are major structural parts of fiberglass powerboats, especially outboards. Ob opions on fishmaster bay boats posted by lsufishnhunt on 32712 at 12.
If i find a boat that really fits the bill, i will probably use him. When i bought the new boat i wanted to remove the pump from the day one but the local dealer said no. Ever wanted to fix a crack or hole in a fibreglass boat. I had to share once i started pulling things apart. The only way its moving enough to crack this badly is if the wood in your transom is rotten, or the previous owner backed the boat into something. Theres a lot of pressure on the transom to stay strong, from rough waters to the power that goes from the motor through the rest of the boat. I also read somewhere they were made by polar or polardynasty, but i cant confirm that. This boat hit the dock on the rub rail and the impact traveled up to the fiberglass causing stress cracks on the side.
This flat termination of the stern is typically above the waterline the term is known to have been used as far back as middle english in the 0s, having come from latin transversus transverse via old french traversain set crosswise the stern of a boat is typically vertical. If a cleat is near the transom door, the door will affect the loadbearing capabilities and effectiveness of the cleat. Check for hair line cracks in all corners especially around the transom. How to fix a crack or hole in a fibreglass boat the new. Center console boats with clever transom designs sport. Starcraft fishmaster 210 open lake discussion lake. He said that the dring gives lots of trouble with cracks if the boat is not.
Originally i thought it was the paint cracking and peeling but have noticed a lot of water getting in lately. The design provides plenty of space at the proper height for compartments such as fish boxes, livewells, ice chests and storage. So last year this guy, hassel mania, posted a nice looking starcraft fishmaster 210 on. Looking for a used starcraft fishmaster 210 or 196 for sale. The cam lever has a velcro strap, which can be used to secure the lever too.
On a powerboat, this normally requires some repair and refinishing of the exterior skin beyond the transom corners, onto the sides and bottom of the boat. This took a lot of time to figure out how to do everything correctly. Powertrac hull, les ake more free to cracking and collapsing in pounding and. The work was to peel off the top middle of the transom and use a piece of 3 x 3 fiberglass to tie it to the core structure of the transom. Coaming pads line the entire boat, including the transom.
We then use marine grade plywood to construct the shape and thickness of. A common argument against the need for one of these is that the forces exerted upon your transom during typical boating. Dont buy an express bay boat inshore fishing in louisiana. Allowing up to 300 gallons of water to be soakedup by the foam. Repairing the transom is not that difficult if you have the right tools and equipment. Below is a detailed guideline on how to repair the transom on your boat.
Which aluminums are good and bad michigan sportsman. They are starting to pop up more frequently and i figured it would be a good time to tell a story about what happened when i went out to look at one. Newer amfm marine radiospeakers from west marine, shakespeare antennae, led lights under both gunnels, etc. One of the best things about this boat is the allvinyl deck and cockpit trek deck material. This is an in depth video of how to replace a boat transom. Fill the crack with terhi fix and reinforce with a strip of fibreglass mat or glue a plate of. As a side note, i will be documenting my stresscrack repair later, after the. The transom on a recreational boat may crack if too great a load is placed on it. I have added so much to this boati cant even attempt to list it all here.
Update on my starweld this old boat lake ontario united lake. The transom is a high stress point on the boat that shouldnt be glanced over. Going back with the boats original setup due to the extra cost of getting it repaired and what it would cost for a bracket and to have the transom fully enclosed. These straps are installed on the transom of my key west 1720, a 17 ft center console fishing boat. We are confident that you will up your fishing game with fishmasters fishing platform. On one of my applications i found that the floor was also rotten and had to replace it as well. Fishmaster 2001 1960 bay boat, fishmaster 20022003 1950 bay boat, fishmaster 2004 19ft travis edition if you do not find your specific make, model, year, and size of boat listed here, we ask that you please do not ask us if we know if it will fit or not. Boat dash panel blanks, boat instrument panel blanks. The sled design offers greater stability and tighter turning capabilities. The straps are easily and quicky adjustable and lock securely with the cam lock. Interested in a new boat dash panel, but already have your gauges in order. Transom replacement on a 1989 tracker pro v this old. Its name would imply that the transom saver is a device designed to protect your boats transom from undue stress while trailering your boat.