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S.S.Hopper
Joined: 23 May 2021 Posts: 2 City/Region: Victoria
State or Province: BC
C-Dory Year: 2002
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
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Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2022 12:03 pm Post subject: 2002 Transom cap. |
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Hi everyone,
I have a 2002 22ft C Dory. The transom cap on the starboard side has always had a repair with sikaflex before I bought it but I just noticed it cracked again and some rain water got inside. (I have dried it out the best I could) It has always had a list to that side which I have always contributed to the battery’s but now I’m concerned water has been getting in there for a while. Was wondering what the 2002 transom was made of and if I should be concerned. I had a reputable fibre glass guy in town look at it and he thinks its fine, the hull/transom doesn’t detect any moisture and it sounds solid. If anyone has any info on this matter it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Scott |
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 20814 City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
Photos: Thataway
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Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2022 12:24 pm Post subject: |
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The 2002 should have a wood--balsa or plywood. The cap is only cosmetic. There should be resin and glass wrapped around the top of the transom (his is where the hull and deck join.
From what you write, I would not worry about it and enjoy the boat. _________________ Bob Austin
Thataway
Thataway (Ex Seaweed) 2007 25 C Dory May 2018 to Oct. 2021
Thisaway 2006 22' CDory November 2011 to May 2018
Caracal 18 140 Suzuki 2007 to present
Thataway TomCat 255 150 Suzukis June 2006 thru August 2011
C Pelican; 1992, 22 Cruiser, 2002 thru 2006
Frequent Sea; 2003 C D 25, 2007 thru 2009
KA6PKB
Home port: Pensacola FL |
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T.R. Bauer
Joined: 17 Nov 2007 Posts: 1726 City/Region: Wasilla
State or Province: AK
C-Dory Year: 1993
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Whisperer
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Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2022 4:38 pm Post subject: |
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To tell you how important that cap is, my boat didn't even leave the factory with one. Lots and lots of others didn't as well and is mainly there for aesthetics. If the glass under the cap looks good, I wouldn't sweat this. |
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clayhubler
Joined: 03 Aug 2019 Posts: 280 City/Region: La Center
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2003
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Hammerhead
Photos: Hammerhead
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Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2022 11:20 pm Post subject: |
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I was worried about that too when I got my boat, a 2003. I pulled the trim piece off the rest of the way to inspect and found that there is no way water could enter the transom because the trim was loose or coming off. Here is what it looks like underneath:
_________________ Clay on Hammerhead
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