A few days ago I pull the engine on my 1986 Bayliner capri 1950, VP AQ225E/275 Drive to change the connecting shaft bearings. After I had the engine out I noticed that engine mount area on the starboard side of the bilge was bowing out and soft, the two lag bolts were also loose when I removed them (still required a rachet to removed them). Where the engine mount sits has sagged about 1/2". I can stand on this area and it still seems solid, but there is obviously some rot going on in the area. It seems to be just in a 10-12" area under the mount. Port side is fine.
My question is, what is this mount area comprised of ? I'd like to tear out this mounting section and reinforce it, but would like to know what these lag bolts screw into?
Seems like all of the soft spots on this boat have been in the rear starboard corner, I'm suspecting it's because the swim platform is located in the same corner, with lots of water getting dragged into the boat there.
My question is, what is this mount area comprised of ? I'd like to tear out this mounting section and reinforce it, but would like to know what these lag bolts screw into?
Seems like all of the soft spots on this boat have been in the rear starboard corner, I'm suspecting it's because the swim platform is located in the same corner, with lots of water getting dragged into the boat there.
