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1 hour ago, misfish said:

Looks like it just slides out,and put a new piece in Dave. :ph34r:

 

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. ;)

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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

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8 minutes ago, Pigeontroller said:

I have one of these if someone needs to borrow it!

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.  ;)

 

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Getting closer to having this thing done.
Marine ply core built and coated with 10 coats of clear.

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And installed back into the transom.

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New stainless brackets and 1/4" aluminium reinforcement plate test fit.

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Reinforcement plate drilled and painted.

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Stainless brackets painted up.

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Should be able to get it back together tomorrow.  :)

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