Extending transom height

[BuzzStPoint]

I have a project boat.
14' 1972 Skiflite
I found the transom to be rotten.
Here's some pics
http://gallery.computervitals.com/main.php?cmd=album&var1=Glastron+Boat/

I've already replaced the transom, fiber glassed the back cap and in the stages or smoothing out the sides.
I just picked up a 55 horse motor for my boat.
But found it to be a long shaft.
I have a 16" transom.

Without removing everything I've done. Is it possible to cut the back lip of the boat, and Add on to the transom and fiberglass in?

problem I can think of it it being weak where the two pieces of the transom meet. What about drilling straight down into the transom every 6-4 inches and putting hardwood dowels and gluing the upper portion of the transom to the lower portion. Then re-fiber glassing and making the transom level with the sides?

 

[86RajunCajun]

Re: Extending transom height

Id have a metal bracket made of plate metal and bolt it onto your transom. You prolly only need abour 4 more inches of height. I did the same thing with a 12 ft V hull i have and used a pontoon boat 9.9 long shaft.

Good luck
RC

 

[Bondo]

Re: Extending transom height

Ayuh,... It would make more Sense to find the Right motor.....

 

[lckstckn2smknbrls]

Re: Extending transom height

You can buy or build a basic jack plate or motor riser.

 

[osborn159]

Re: Extending transom height

i think id listen to bond-o on this one

 

[BuzzStPoint]

Re: Extending transom height

i think id listen to bond-o on this one

I'd love to do that. But it's a budget build here.

Boat, 20 horse and trailer : $125 Last year.
Supplies so far: $100
55 horse: $250

Raising the transom wouldn't be that hard. It's just reinforcement issue. Making sure it wouldn't break or bend.

 

[jonesg]

Re: Extending transom height

Raising the transom for 10 hp is nothing like 50 hp.

I'd install a new transom and a jackplate for the outboard.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Extending transom height

Ayuh,... Raising a 50hp motor Changes balance,+ center of gravity, causing tippyness...
Or Worse...

Just because you found a Cheap motor, don't make it the Right motor for your application...