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| Hey Guys,
This post is in response to my prior post about the transom being back on my Fish Hawk.
Does anyone know a shop/shops around the Twin Cities area that could give me a quote for replacing the transom?
I doubt I will spend the money, I will just end up posting it in Marketplace and trying to sell as is to someone who can do the work themselves.
Thanks - Midge |
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Location: Elk River, Minnesota | Hiya,
I know of two companies that do transom repair. Anchor Marine in Delano, MN and Georges Repair off of Hwy 65 in East Bethel. I believe I had a buddy of mine have some glass work done on his boat at Georges a few years ago and the work was good.
I think you might find you may not get the return on investment if you have the transom repaired as compared to what it would sell for after repair...I think you'd be eating some $$ in that process, but then again, if you sell outright, you'd most likely take a hit there as well... I hope all goes well for you in this. Stinks when things like this happen and I definitely feel for you on needing that kind of repair. Most likely not friendly on the pocketbook.
Steve. |
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| When it leaves Georges it will be better than new. But it will cost you, they aren't cheap but their work is second to none. Anchor would be less money. |
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| There's almost no change I will spend the money to get it done, I would just like a number so I can wrap my head around the situation.
I live in Ham Lake and George's is 10 minutes away. Didn't even think about them. Thanks, I will check it out!
Midge |
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| I would guess $3,500 to $4,000 |
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| Given the cost of boats, new and used, seems like a repair, even at $4,000 would be worth it. I hit a submerged log in 2022, did $3,000 damage to my motor.
Maybe I am wrong, just seems like it would be worth it |
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| I had my transom replaced at Georges 5-6 years ago and have not had any issues since the replacement.
And if you decide to sell in a few years, if I'm a used boat buyer, knowing that the transom has been replaced might actually be a selling point vs. buying a boat with the question of "I wonder how the transom is?" looming over a potential purchase.
I think most upgrades/repairs to one's boat makes sense given the cost of new boats these days.
Good luck.
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| Between George's and Anchor Marine, the quotes run between $5000 - $7000. I paid $14,000 for the boat in 2001!
This is my "back up" boat that I let my brothers use. Sorry boys, no more back up boat.
If anyone knows of anyone that wants a project and do the work themselves, send me PM. This boat is most likely going up for sale priced accordingly for a new transom needed.
Midge |
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Location: Duluth | Since you don't want to drop the coin. Just order a sheet of G-10 from McMaster-Carr, band saw it to shape and fasten it the same way that the old material was fastened. Thats the quick and easy fix. |
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| Considering what it will take to do the transom and it's age what are you asking? Whats the motor on it? Trailer condition? |
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| It's a 2001 Crestliner Fish Hawk with a Yamaha F80 motor. Motor runs, but something is wrong with the trim. Trim motor runs, but the hydraulics are not working for it to go up and down.
Trailer is functional, but has taken a sandblasting going down the NW Angle dirt road a couple times.
I honestly don't even know what a fair price is. I know there is a lot of upside to build sweat equity for someone that knows how to replace the transom and fix the trim themselves.
Midge |
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| When you get a price figured out post it in the classifieds here and I'll see what I think. |
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| Transom replacement isn’t that difficult just labor intensive. Get the motor off, cut the corner welds, pop off the cap and try to get the old wood out in one piece. Save it for a template. Then cut out the new one out of Coosa board or plywood and sandwich pieces to get correct thickness. Use glass and expoxy to cover the wood. Fit it in and start replacement. A few hours of evening work per night and you could have it done in a week. Lots of info out there on YouTube for DIY. |
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