Transom help

[JamesO256]

I have a 1983 Hunter 22. The previous owner drill a hole through the transom for his gas line to his outboard engine and did not seal the edges. I drill some holes at the bottom of the transom to check from moisture, I didn't find any. I didn't see any wood ether. Is this ok or does it just have wood where the engine mount is.

 

[isaksp00]

If it is like the H23, there is no wood behind the transom, other than any wood such as what you describe - used as backing plates. Can you see the inside of your transom from the lazarette? I am not familiar with the H22, but on the H23 you can see the back side of the transom from inside the lazarette. It is just the glass hull.

 

[inarathree]

You know I never looked to see what my engine mount is backed by on my H22. I have to run some errrends this afternoon, so I will stop by, and let you know how mine is set up. The other thing... your p/o just drilled a hole for the gas line?!? and didnt cover it with one of those rubber things? I will get pics of that for you.

 

[JamesO256]

It has a double transom. But it does look like it has wood only at the mounting area. Thanks guys.

 

[inarathree]

I took a look at mine when I drove by this evening. My bracket has four - 2" to 3" ss plates backing each bolt. I took a pic but can't post it from here.

 

[solosail]

same thing set up as mine 3inch ss backing plates.

 

[inarathree]

Backing plate pic, and fuel line thru hull cover.

 

[teacher63]

motor mount

My 23 has the original one piece molded motor mount that is beginning to look its age. Plus the motor I have sits to far down for my short arms. I have a Honda 5 that I bought in 2008. I was going to order at some point a Gerlic mount that is sprung for 4 cycle engines so it comes up easy. My question then is can I raise the mount some. The motor has a 20inch shaft and it is plenty deep in the water. If I could get between 3 and 5 inches higher, that would make me happy. The question is, is there is wood in the transom as a backing plate , if I raise the mount am I going to have a problem. As far as the gas line mine just runs over the transom, it is messy and inconvenient but that is a small thing. I also have a wire that runs above the transom for the portable depth/fish finder.

If it is like the H23, there is no wood behind the transom, other than any wood such as what you describe - used as backing plates. Can you see the inside of your transom from the lazarette? I am not familiar with the H22, but on the H23 you can see the back side of the transom from inside the lazarette. It is just the glass hull.

 

[Fly_H23]

My H23 has a upgraded mount with a beefy 10" square 1/8 thick stainless backing plate. I just bought it recently and it came with a 9.9hp with electric start weighing 70 pounds.