Crave1957
New Member
- Oct 30, 2011
- 231
- Boat Info
- 1984 Sea Ray Sundancer 270
- Engines
- Volvo Penta 5.7l, Merc Cruiser top half w Alpha 1 Outdrives
Hello all,
Well, to top off losing a motor this fall I have discovered a soft transom in the boat (I had suspected). Not sure quite how to handle this one. We plan to have the boat for a long time. So, we want to have it fixed. It appears the softness extends side to side and as high as the bar that controls the steering. The bilge has had unwanted water leakage since we purchased it. It took awhile but eventually, they attributed it to steering linkage leaking which could not be fixed properly without pulling the starboard engine. The motor is out so I decided to have it all surveyed before reinstall. Blocks the engine mounts to are in good as well as the sides/chines.
So, the question becomes one of cost and processes. Wanting not to lose this season and contain the cost is the biggest concern. Could I have it towed and do the work with limited experience and facilities (I am handy, I have done some fiberglass work)? What should a reasonable price be to have the shop do the work? It seems there are several ways proceed from inside or from outside? Pull port engine or do it from outside and leave engine in place? Redo with foam? How long does it take?
Most likely I could boat this summer and have the work done next year. But what are my risks?
Any thoughts are appreciated in advance
Thanks Mike
Well, to top off losing a motor this fall I have discovered a soft transom in the boat (I had suspected). Not sure quite how to handle this one. We plan to have the boat for a long time. So, we want to have it fixed. It appears the softness extends side to side and as high as the bar that controls the steering. The bilge has had unwanted water leakage since we purchased it. It took awhile but eventually, they attributed it to steering linkage leaking which could not be fixed properly without pulling the starboard engine. The motor is out so I decided to have it all surveyed before reinstall. Blocks the engine mounts to are in good as well as the sides/chines.
So, the question becomes one of cost and processes. Wanting not to lose this season and contain the cost is the biggest concern. Could I have it towed and do the work with limited experience and facilities (I am handy, I have done some fiberglass work)? What should a reasonable price be to have the shop do the work? It seems there are several ways proceed from inside or from outside? Pull port engine or do it from outside and leave engine in place? Redo with foam? How long does it take?
Most likely I could boat this summer and have the work done next year. But what are my risks?
Any thoughts are appreciated in advance
Thanks Mike