What Kind Of Plywood For Transom?

[rkersh409]

I have a little 14' jon boat that I am having to replace the transom in (too much flex with a 25hp motor). The plywood that I took out is 1 1/4" plus it is rotten in some places. I was going to glue two 5/8" pieces of BC or AC plywood. Then paint with oil based enamel. Is there any special type of plywood to use or will this be okay?

Thanks,
Robert

 

[woody20]

Re: What Kind Of Plywood For Transom?

BC will be fine, its the thickness that holds bigger motors, also a 25hp on a 1.25' thick will be fine.

 

[JB]

Re: What Kind Of Plywood For Transom?

Use marine grade plywood. Not so much because it is waterproof but because it has no voids and is therefore stronger.

 

[JUSTINTIME]

Re: What Kind Of Plywood For Transom?

check out Grady whites web page, they list the manufacturer of the new kind of wood out their

 

[tomynoks]

Re: What Kind Of Plywood For Transom?

I just rebuilt the transom on my 18' Starcraft last weekend. Check out Arauco Plywood..AC.. available at Home Depot or Lowes. No voids, and knots only on one side. I used two layers of 3/4" on mine and it was only $24 a sheet. You might want to seal the wood with an epoxy resin before painting as well.

 

[steelespike]

Re: What Kind Of Plywood For Transom?

I used PT plywood on my 18ft. Crestliner utility over 20 years ago un painted and un sealed.Still going strong.Spent April to Dec.in the water the rest outside until about 5 years ago.You may want to check modern day pt for compatability with aluminum.