Transom crack... how do I fix it?

[67'Charger]

The previous owners towed the boat everywhere just using a wood block jammed betwen the engine and tilt bracket instead of a transom saver. The cracks extend down about 3" on either side of the engine, and only on the the upper/forward deck, not the lower/rear transom.

What is the recommended fix?

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Transom crack... how do I fix it?

new transom. you are in for a transom rebuild.

 

[ondarvr]

Re: Transom crack... how do I fix it?

The crack has nothing to do with whether or not they used a transom saver, the wood is rotten and there's very little strength left in it. Like TD said, time to rebuild it.

 

[NSBCraig]

Re: Transom crack... how do I fix it?

Yeah I'd say the same your transom is shot.

The cracks are cause from it flexing not for trailering although it probably would have lasted a little longer with a transom saver it wouldn't have been much longer.

Check out some of the great threads on transom repair in the resto section.