It was just loose upper engine mount bolts causing the movement. I sounded the transom the best i could and the thuddy areas seemed to be where i...
It might be only 1/16th. Yes there is rot but seems a smaller area than i would expect to allow flex. Above the floor i believe i have the extent...
Quick question. Transom is still drying out. The areas that I have exposed are pretty dry even at depth. I notice though that with the motor...
Thanks all!
Thanks. If you all approve, I think Im going to cut out the rot seen, from the hull surface, laterally out to the margin of the bilge, and up...
Ok, how about cutting out rotted area in full thickness and tabbing in new wood? Good enough? I think i can do this without removing splashwell,...
Yeah me too! Doesnt the fact that I run a motor thats 1/2 of the boats max rating provide some protection against transom failure?
I think it was suggested to add more foam, perhaps under splashwell
Thanks, yes this boat will not be airborne with me in it. I am willing to go offshore where I dont belong, but not while overstressing the hull....
OK thanks alot for the advice. Mr E, I like your reasoning. Yes, it does have foam from the factory. So Mr E, if I do your repair suggested...
So can i just cut out a large square piece of rot and just epoxy in a new piece despite the seam running through thickness of ttanslm?
Thanks. So i could have vertical seams of wood for the coring?
See how i could slide a new core in here without cutting splashwell?
Oh wow OK. This splashwell is pretty deep, so Im not sure how I could slide the new piece of transom in there. How much of the floor do I need...
and LOL, dont laugh at the Force motor on there. I bought for fun, as Id never owned one, and I must say that it runs great. If it blows up no...
Heres pics just to be sure.
No, no I have no issue working in a tight area like this. The transom extends well below the sole away from the bilge, requiring cutting away the...
So, on further thought I'm wondering if it makes sense just to replace the transom. I have plans to use this boat out on lake huron again next...
Do you think that this whole transom will dry out with a few months of heat? In the exposed areas i have noticed significant drying out to depths...
What thickness plywood? Shall I cut a piece that runs out past the area exposed? shall i continue to run heater at this area for a month or so...
