DRIFTER_016 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 I love working on my boat. But I found something I don't like. Rebuilding the transom sucks in a big way. I guess it's not really that bad as it did last 28 years before needing replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lape0019 Posted May 6, 2019 Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 That does not look like fun at all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garnet Posted May 6, 2019 Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 Always good to no how boat is assembled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted May 6, 2019 Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 (edited) Looks like it just slides out,and put a new piece in Dave. You going back with wood,or using that marine board ? Edited May 6, 2019 by misfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted May 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 1 hour ago, misfish said: Looks like it just slides out,and put a new piece in Dave. You going back with wood,or using that marine board ? Wood. Got a sheet of 3/4" marine ply. If it lasts another 28 years I'll be old as dirt and might be in an old geezers home or dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted May 6, 2019 Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 You are probably already planning this, but I would suggest that you run a few beads of caulk across the top of the transom, before you put the metal cap back on. Helps to stop water from getting in and rotting. HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted May 6, 2019 Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 I'm sure I'll have to do mine on my Lund eventually. Probably use something like SeaCast. Not looking forward to that job at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freshtrax Posted May 6, 2019 Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 doing my buddies right now. not a pleasent job. Some fool but a longshaft motor on a short shaft transom. so were getting all the birds stoned at once and buddy will end up with a longshaft transom when were done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeontroller Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 (edited) Been there, done that...West systems epoxy! Edited May 7, 2019 by Pigeontroller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hack_Fisherman Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 Ahhh, I’m in for the same in another week or so. Is that a Starcraft? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeontroller Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 Assuming you are asking me...2000 Lund 1650 Sendero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeontroller Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 I have one of these if someone needs to borrow it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted May 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 7 minutes ago, Pigeontroller said: I have one of these if someone needs to borrow it! Was looking at purchasing one but may just whip one up on the metal lathe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hack_Fisherman Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Pigeontroller said: I have one of these if someone needs to borrow it! And of course I just bought one:( But that’s a great idea. I would like to offer the same for members in the Guelph area if they need one Sorry not trying to hijack this post. Good luck with your rebuild OP Edited May 7, 2019 by Hack_Fisherman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeontroller Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 Easy to make if you have a metal lathe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTHM Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 As Pigeon Troller says seal the new transom with epoxy, but I would have a good look at your stringers as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted May 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 11 hours ago, HTHM said: As Pigeon Troller says seal the new transom with epoxy, but I would have a good look at your stringers as well. Stringers are not an issue. The only wood in the entire boat is the core of the transom and two pieces of teak trim. Everything else including the floor is aluminium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTHM Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 Then you're golden. I did a transom once, and that was enough. Although i would imagine it is easier to do in an aluminium boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted May 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2019 Got the hard part done. The rest should be pretty easy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cisco Posted May 12, 2019 Report Share Posted May 12, 2019 (edited) Too bad white oak is hard to get but it is the best for marine applications. Question... why is the motor/transom support roller behind the transom? Looks like it should rather be on the other side of the frame so its under the transom wall. Edited May 12, 2019 by cisco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted May 12, 2019 Report Share Posted May 12, 2019 12 minutes ago, cisco said: Too bad white oak is hard to get but it is the best for marine applications. Question... why is the motor/transom support roller behind the transom? Looks like it should rather be on the other side of the frame so its under the transom wall. Maybe saving the keel from getting banged up while retrieving. I like the self centering ones better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted May 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2019 51 minutes ago, cisco said: Too bad white oak is hard to get but it is the best for marine applications. Question... why is the motor/transom support roller behind the transom? Looks like it should rather be on the other side of the frame so its under the transom wall. It came that way. My guess is so the keel doesn't hit the cross brace as you're pulling the boat onto the trailer. Don't know if I've ever actually had the boat touch it though. It is a good support for my transom saver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cisco Posted May 12, 2019 Report Share Posted May 12, 2019 Just checked an earlier pic showing you have bunks too vs rollers on the trailer and they extend slightly past the transom to absorb transom load so you're good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted May 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2019 Getting closer to having this thing done. Marine ply core built and coated with 10 coats of clear. And installed back into the transom. New stainless brackets and 1/4" aluminium reinforcement plate test fit. Reinforcement plate drilled and painted. Stainless brackets painted up. Should be able to get it back together tomorrow. :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted May 20, 2019 Report Share Posted May 20, 2019 (edited) Good job Dave! Make sure to seal that thing up tighter then a ducks ass Edited May 20, 2019 by BillM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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