Modifying Transom on Trophy 2106

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  1. kapukavik
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    Modifying Transome

    I'm looking at the possibility of modifying the transom of my Trophy 2106 to accommodate a Honda 135 with a 20" lower unit. Right now it is set up as a 25", and I just want to cut it down without having to go through all the hassle of extending the lower unit (at a quoted cost of $2500). I was thinking to just cut it down, and glass over the cut and mount the motor...should be a simple fix. Any thoughts?
     
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    I'm looking at the possibility of modifying the transom of my Trophy 2106 to accommodate a Honda 135 with a 20" lower unit. Right now it is set up as a 25". I was thinking to just cut it down, and glass over the cut and mount the motor...should be a simple fix. Of the three solutions I've looked at: 1)extend the lower unit $2500, 2)buy a bracket $1200 but comes with moving a lot of weight back or 3) cut down the transom $200...that one seems the best. Of course it means losing that 5" of height, which might be a problem in rough water (I boat in Valdez Alaska).

    Anyone have any thoughts or experience on this?
     
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  3. rasorinc
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    Do you need to add an extra layer of plywood to handle the HP.? going to 20" should not present a problem as you need to install an upward tilted splash plate in front of the engine out of 1/2" ply the size of the transom opening with vertical side pieces and 2 holes for draining through the transom below the engine. About a 30* rise+ will be enough to drain wave lap over the transom.
     
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  4. PAR
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    Whenever possible the longer shaft setup is better, if only to protect the boat. I'm not sure of the 2106's transom core, but it should be at least 2", preferably thicker for the 135. The other considerations, as Stan has eluded to are the splash well, which might need modification. I find it hard to believe that Trophy would have a well molded into their deck cap, that is too tall for a 20, though anything is possible. Measure carefully and insure a good laminate schedule, to insure the cap and hull shell have their strength and stiffness restored after the modifications.
     
  5. kapukavik
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    The boat had a Evinrude 175hp on it, so horse power should not be a problem...the BF135 is a LOT heavier...nearly 500lbs, compared to the 300lbs for the Evinrude, but it should not be torqier...(is that a word?). The transom width is 2", and I don't know what the core is..it is already set up for an outboard, just 5" too high. The splash well will not have to change, I don't think...it looks like there will be enough room when the engine is tilted up.
     
  6. Mr Efficiency
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    There should be a diagram available from Honda that shows the clearances required when the motor is fully tilted. You don't want to proceed till you know it will fit in there.
     
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    Sounds easy and straightforward. Usually something unexpected turns up, like the well not being deep enough to tilt the engine or the transom needing reinforcement. Make sure the cutout is wide enough for the engine to fully swivel both left and right.

    Have you considered mounting a bracket?
     
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  10. kapukavik
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    Really good advice...I'm on it. Thanks! I was going to do an experiment on a stand, which I will still do, but this is a better first step.
     
  11. keysdisease
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    Take a look here:

    http://www.thmarine.com/products/Outboard-Jack-Plates?gclid=CNjwhNS30rcCFUtk7Aod5h0A6A

    Manual jack plates or set back plates, should make the modification a bolt on without changing the transom plus any performance gained by set back.

    http://www.thmarine.com/products/Ou...atic-Height-Plates/Hi-Jacker-Fixed-Jack-Plate

    This tough 3/8" thick aluminum bracket provides an inexpensive solution to mounting a long shaft outboard to a short transom. Also great as a fixed jack plate for all V6 outboards. Handles all outboards up to 150 hp. Three engine mounting holes and two transom mounting holes combined with a 3" designed lift allows a total of 5 1/2" of lift with a full four (4) inches of setback.

    Just turn it upside down.

    Steve
     

  12. liki
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    Mounted the normal way the outboard will raise higher than the transom edge. The other way you will likely have clearance issues with the outboard and transom.
     
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