Replacement of Transom

[LuckyPenny]

I am considering replaceing the transum on my boat. Before I really get started on this project, I need to know how the transum is attached to the hull. I have looked at other boats as well as my own and can not find any hardware.

 

[Yepblaze]

Re: Replacement of Transom

The transom is a laminated section of wood adhered to the hull with fiberglass and resin plastic.<br /><br />To do it right the entire top half of the boat (or a large section thereof) is removed by locating and drilling out all the rivets, then lifted away.<br /><br />Then with carefull operation of powertool cutter/grinder of your choice, the wood is cut away from the fiberglass body of the boat.<br /><br />When all is cleared of the old wood then a new piece of layered plywood is again fiberglassed in place. <br /><br />Then with some paint and reassembly it's good to go.<br /><br />Some boats if having transom issues might also have floor, frame, or stringer wood problems too.

 

[JB]

Re: Replacement of Transom

Moving to Boats

 

[JasonJ]

Re: Replacement of Transom

Is the boat aluminum or 'glass? If aluminum, the ply is usually bolted in. If glass, you have to either remove the entire upper deck, or cut the back section of the upper deck and glass it back together when completed. Replacing the transom also involves opening the floor as well. Often times a person opens the floor back at the transom to find tht the floor as well as stringers are rotted as well. Next thing you know you have replaced all the structure, which is not a bad thing, just more time and cash.You really should get a book on boat repair and read it a million times to see if that is what you want to do. Click my link to see if that is the suffering you want to endure. Good luck...