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Opinion on water in transom Montauk 17
Sloanish	#1  Posted on 11/25/21 - 10:43 AM
Member Posts: 5 Comments: 0 Joined: 11/25/21	Happy Thanksgiving. I need a little advice. I have 24 hours to accept or reject the purchase of this 2000 Montauk 17. The survey indicates a wet transom (25%) using an Electrophysics GRP33 plus meter. Online folks say either avoid or that this is pretty standard with Whalers. Most say weight is the real issue. Does this boat seem to be floating on its lines? You can see the stern plug if you zoom in. 70hp 4stroke Suzuki 343 pounds is on stern. The plugs are just above the water. Thanks ps I have pics but cannot post them Sloanish attached the following image: [161.85Kb] Edited by Sloanish on 11/25/21 - 10:47 AM
reelescape1	#2  Posted on 11/25/21 - 3:05 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 68 Comments: 0 Joined: 11/12/05	Buy it, and don't look back....if it's a decent deal.
Sloanish	#3  Posted on 11/25/21 - 5:37 PM
Member Posts: 5 Comments: 0 Joined: 11/25/21	Another Pic Sloanish attached the following image: [165.96Kb]
Sloanish	#4  Posted on 11/25/21 - 5:40 PM
Member Posts: 5 Comments: 0 Joined: 11/25/21	And a final one - note the drain hole Sloanish attached the following image: [162.12Kb]
mtown	#5  Posted on 11/26/21 - 11:26 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 610 Comments: 5 Joined: 07/06/08	Hard to comment without price. I think you will find it a little under powered with a 70 hp. Not familiar with the device you mentioned that tested for moisture. Moisture meters are often calibrated based on the material being tested. What does 25% mean? A piece of very dry wood will read 6-8%, if that wood reads 25% it is a big deal. Wonder what reading that devise would read on a totally new Whaler transom.
acassidy	#6  Posted on 11/27/21 - 8:12 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 268 Comments: 1 Joined: 11/21/05	Lines and trim look fine. Did the whole transom report 25 or just a spot. 15% is normal. Archie
Sloanish	#7  Posted on 11/30/21 - 9:13 AM
Member Posts: 5 Comments: 0 Joined: 11/25/21	The moisture is around the transom. It is 15% or less further up the sides of the boat. Advice on another site was not to worry too much. Both communities are very helpful to me as a newbie BW owner. I went ahead and bought it for $15,500 (no trailer). It is a 2000 Montauk with a 2020 Suzuki motor. 2000 Montauk 17 with 2019 Suzuki 70 Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard
CaptCol	#8  Posted on 11/30/21 - 6:43 PM
Member Posts: 33 Comments: 0 Joined: 03/04/21	https://www.yachtsurvey.com/moisture_meters.htm There are a lot of unknowns and variables in the science of moisture detection, etc. From my experience with my 2013 130 Super Sport, I was told by the BW factory representative that moisture is a byproduct of the foaming injection process. I discovered water in my transom while drilling holes and installing a kicker motor mount. I also heard that fact from experienced dealers familiar with the issue. I guess when the boat is listing to one side, is several hundred pounds overweight, or the transom falls off it will be nice to know that you can’t sink a Whaler. As far as your transom goes I would closely inspect every screw and bolt in the transom for proper sealant. If possible, remove some hardware to inspect for water leakage or sealant throughout the hole. Repair with only marine grade new sealant.