Without seeing it I say you're fine. I'm no fiberglass expert but I suggest you go sailing.
Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On Aug 23, 2016 10:18 PM, "Mark McMenamy via CnC-List" < [email protected]> wrote: > Hello Everyone, > > The previous owner added an outboard engine and reinforced the transom > with an aluminum backing plate. The plate is held in place with the bolts > for the motor mount as well as three bolts along the bottom of the > transom. The bolts are above the water line. The backing plate inside > presses against a glob of fiberglass resin on one corner. This should have > been ground out, but wasn't and as result it has caused a small dime sized > raised bit on the outside of the transom. It's only a couple millimeters > high. It's hard to see, but you can feel it with your finger. The gel > coat has fine hairline cracks that haven't increased in size for 6 months. > I'm not a fiberglass expert and was wondering if I need to worry about any > possible structural issues? From what I understand fiberglass is pretty > flexible. > > Thanks a lot as always for your help, > > Mark McMenamy > C&C 25 Icicle > Fort Pierce FL > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All > Contributions are greatly appreciated! >
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