I thinks it's great how he feels the need to defend the open transom so
rigorously.

Hey, I'm an inland boater... what do I know. :-)

--Mike

"Reginald P. Smithers III" wrote in message
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HK wrote:
http://tinyurl.com/2juohq


1999 Parker 2100SE (modified vee bottom)

Guess they didn't consult with the "experts" here...

LOL, Harry you are taking this way to serious. The discussion of open
transom vs. a boat with an engine well is one that the experts do discuss
and is a great topic for rec.boats.

Here is David Pascoe take on open transoms (
http://www.yachtsurvey.com/boatreviews/GradyWhite24.htm)

Our main concern was the open transom with no motor well. We measured the
cockpit deck at 5-1/2" above the water line with a 4" deep well and open
scuppers. It has a removable plastic panel across the back which isn't
going to do much for security. Any wave crashing over the stern is going
to bend and force that unsupported panel out of its side mounting
channels. And because its easily removable, chances are that you will
remove it in order to gain the extra space. After all, that's why its
there. Apparently the idea is that if you are dumb enough to remove it,
they'll let you do that. In addition, there were two leaky plastic
inspection ports at the bottom of the well, and the hole in the side of
the liner for the engine controls (bottom right photo) is cut below the
level of the transom cut-down.

Since I've done a bit of night-time snapper fishing out on the reefs,
drifting along in the dark, I know what a big wave over the transom can
mean. You tend to forget what the 3 foot wake of a passing ship miles away
can do to the boat. It comes along completely unexpected and catches you
off-guard. To suddenly have a couple of feet of water crashing into the
cockpit, in the dark, out on the ocean, late at night, when you know that
the deck is not watertight, is a terrifying experience. If you survive it.
Ever have a boat go out from under you? I have, and I can tell you that
what you start thinking about is floating over a reef with your feet
dangling down. Suddenly the idea of becoming fishbait bait yourself
becomes very real. Take a close look at the photo below right and you'll
see why.

Another review of Open Transom boat by an owner:
http://www.everythingboats.com/ryob/...ew&boat_id=354

Boat Reviews By Owners

1985 -- 22' 2" GRADY WHITE

Model: Tournament

Cockpit: Lots of space and storage, open transom dangerous offshore,good
fishing boat for bays and coastal.

http://www.everythingboats.com/ryob/...ew&boat_id=354

Construction: Built poorly, Open tansom, impossible to get to bilge pump
when in the water without removing about fifty screws, Plywood laminated
transom rotted, sides are not thru bolted or glassed to the gunwale, stres
cracks galore, some blisters,bad ride on a 2 foot chop,electrical panel
had to be replaced, fuel tank rests on bottom of bilge and had to be
replaced, un exposed fiberglass surfaces are poorly finished, lots of
exposed plywood with out fiberglass,


Heck, even 3 of our more serious salt water fishermen in rec.boats (ones
who ACTUALLY use their boats) have stated their preference not to have an
open transom boat. Gene was surprised that a 21' boat had an open
transom, so you should be glad that your boat has encouraged such a great
on topic discussion.

If you like to have your feet wet, and water sloshing around your deck it
is no big deal.

Heck since you only use the boat 25 hours or so a year, why should you
care.