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I am fairly certain that this transom came like this from the factory. Most of the other Spectrum's have the same shape as this one. As far as I can tell this is the original transom top plate and tray. Any others familiar with this spectrum? Mark

I started the engine and let it run for about 10 minutes. I followed that with a compression check. Everything looked good so I started the engine removal. The hardest part was the steering shaft removal. Now I can start with removing the transom cap/ engine well piece.

Today I built an adaptor out of some 2X10 to use on an engine stand. I plan on disconnecting the engine tomorrow and put it on the stand so that I can get started on the transom.

I removed two engine well drains to take a closer look at the inside of the transom by the engine. Wood feels moist and I can push an awl through it easily. I think its shot!

The area circled in red is the only section of the cap that is welded to the back side of the transom. The rest of the cap appears to have a silicone seal.

Here is a pick of the outside of the transom. If I replace the transom the top aluminum cap is one piece integrated with the engine well. Everything uses screws or rivets except the two red circles, those are welded to the transom. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to remove the top piece...

I decided to take a peek at the inside of the transom of my, new to me, '92 Spectrum 1606. The area of the transom that the outboard is bolted to is solid but both outside edges of the transom have some rot starting. This is probably one of those dumb questions but...how important is this part...

I picked it up Saturday and I have started my checklist and wishlist. Its a '92 Spectrum Blue Fin 1606, 16.5'. Its running a '92 Mercury 40 hp 4 cylinder 2 stroke. Does anyone have experience with these boats? Is there anything I should be concerned with? What about this engine? It looks clean...