Aluminum transom has had heat distortion

[racerone]

Make a new plywood insert.----Make this piece curved.----Test fit with screws in existing holes.----Might look nice.

 

[MikeSchinlaub]

What do you mean "the whole piece"?

I meant taking the whole rear panel out, to avoid having a seam that could open up from being torqued around by the motor.

Thank you all for your input. To tell you the truth, my dad is in hospice and this boat project sort of serves as moments of relief as I am able to work on her.

Sorry to hear about your dad. I understand getting burnt out on the project.

It looks like the planned cut will be along the bottom edge of the transom. I think this will make a bad stress point because all of the leverage is going to be right on the seam. Maybe cut a piece of aluminum to fit the whole transom area on the inside, cutting around the braces, and then do the sheet on the outside to replace what you cut out. Talk to your cousin about that, and what he thinks will be a good structure.

Why is the coosa only half the height of the whole transom area?

 

[Seasons Recreational]

I meant taking the whole rear panel out, to avoid having a seam that could open up from being torqued around by the motor.


Sorry to hear about your dad. I understand getting burnt out on the project.

It looks like the planned cut will be along the bottom edge of the transom. I think this will make a bad stress point because all of the leverage is going to be right on the seam. Maybe cut a piece of aluminum to fit the whole transom area on the inside, cutting around the braces, and then do the sheet on the outside to replace what you cut out. Talk to your cousin about that, and what he thinks will be a good structure.

Why is the coosa only half the height of the whole transom area?

Hey Mike, Thanks for the sentiment, and for the advice. I agree, it might become a stress point. I’ll have to think about it.

The Coosa being only partial height, I can’t remember exactly why I did that. The original wood transom sat above the knees and was only about 8” deep, maybe I just though I’d replicate it and dip it in the center.