Who replaced your Lund transom?

[bubba800]

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[T Mac]

Originally Posted by HodakaD

I'm located in North Central Wisconsin. About an hour north of Wausau.

Thanks .
Can you please tell me what year the boat is?
And...are you the original owner??

[HodakaD]

I am the third owner of the boat. It is a 2007 1850 Tyee.

[T Mac]

Originally Posted by HodakaD

I am the third owner of the boat. It is a 2007 1850 Tyee.

Ok,thanks . Well, hopefully it isn't going bad.

[HodakaD]

I suspect it is going bad because when I tightened the kicker motor clamps, the transom squished in. I also noticed a screw loose on the top cap between the main motor and kicker motor. I took it out to re-seal it, and with it out, I prodded in the hole with a pick. There wasn't much resistance. Very soft. I was able to push the 90 degree pick in to the handle easily.
I haven't noticed any transom flexing yet, but imagine it's only a matter of time. There are no rings around any of the screw heads indicating movement, but I do have a couple of spots where paint is bubbling, and the screws are dimpled into the aluminum like the wood swelled. I've called two Lund dealership on pricing the replacement board and am not getting any responses back.

[Shotgun]

HodakaD,

I had my transom replaced in my Lund Fisherman this past winter by a Lund dealer who replaces transoms in boats built by multiple manufactures, not just Lunds. I noticed some staining around my scuppers and a few small places where paint was bubbling. No indication of a major issue as I could rock my motor with no transom movement and the screws/bolts were all tight. When they replaced dealer said at this point it wasn't real bad but only a matter of time and things would of degraded. I had the dealer order a HDP composite transom (same as the new boats) from Lund for a direct replacement. I did not want a wood replacement. After replacement we did run into an issue in regard to the composite replacement that I will not go into specifics on line as it's too detailed and I'm not interested in bashing the dealer when he was doing everything he could to correct the problem. This dealer is 300+ miles from your location. If your're interested in traveling that far, pm me and I'll give you more details. The end result was satisfactory and the dealer treated me very respectful.

[Ltrain]

Originally Posted by HodakaD

I suspect it is going bad because when I tightened the kicker motor clamps, the transom squished in. I also noticed a screw loose on the top cap between the main motor and kicker motor. I took it out to re-seal it, and with it out, I prodded in the hole with a pick. There wasn't much resistance. Very soft. I was able to push the 90 degree pick in to the handle easily.
I haven't noticed any transom flexing yet, but imagine it's only a matter of time. There are no rings around any of the screw heads indicating movement, but I do have a couple of spots where paint is bubbling, and the screws are dimpled into the aluminum like the wood swelled. I've called two Lund dealership on pricing the replacement board and am not getting any responses back.

Yeah it's not going bad, it's already bad. You'll be surprised how bad it is, it's definitely time for replacement. If you can get the composite board from Lund then that's the way to go. If not you can still get a sheet of Coosa and have one made or have Seacast poured to stay away from wood. I think it's better in the long run and definitely a selling point down the road.

[2Rod]

I agree with ltrain. The popping paint is a sure sign of moisture and wood rot causing oxidation on the inside cavity of your transom. It is getting pitted enough that it has penetrated through the sheet aluminum.

[HodakaD]

I agree that the transom is bad. I'm just trying to determine the best way to get it replaced. I'm a little surprised that the two Lund dealers I've talked to are seemingly unhelpful. I am unable to even get a price for the replacement transom board.

[tyeegs]

Vic at Anchor Marine did mine. In Delano MN, just west of the cities. I'm very happy. He still uses plywood. I'd consider composite if I was doing it again.