11' Inflatable - Transom Replacement

Discussion in 'Wooden Boat Building and Restoration' started by chrismiele, Jun 8, 2006.

  1. chrismiele
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    chrismiele New Member

    Hello to the pro's, heres my current situation;

    I have a 1994 11' Quicksilver Inflatable with a rebuilt 1993 merc 15. I have put a lot of time, energy, and patience into the motor over last winter, and now i am learning that my transom is sub-par.

    Now, I could probable have simply reglued the few spots where the rubber tube-brackets were loose and been on my way. But, when I started to do that, the next thing I knew I had removed the entire transom. I am (kinda) glad I did. The lower third is pretty wet.

    Its a 1" transom, looks like it is actually two pieces glued together.

    Could I cut a new one out of 1", and have adequate strentgh?
    (I have transom braces that atach to the floor)
    (I also have custom-ordered a stainless steel 'U' to set under the motor. The plate will be 10"X10"1"
    Any ideas?
    Thanks, Chris
     
    chrismiele, Jun 8, 2006
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