Fixing plywood transom

[wallacethegreenmonster]

Here is a problem I have to fix by spring but I have a feeling it won't be possible until things warm up a bit in terms of using fillers and epoxies. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4520851390&indexURL=4&photoDisplayType=2#ebayphotohos ting

[JimD]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid155/pc8575ab584397b9f8a8e5999a73767b9/f5650cfe.jpg

Just my humble opinion but it looks like you may need a whole new transom.You might also be able to replace that half of the transom by sawing it out and butt blocking in a new section. Frame the inside edges of the (new) transom so you can fasten the sides to it, provided the sides and bottom aren't rotten at the transom. If they are, then perhaps shorten the boat by a few inches to cut out the rot and fix the transom to a slightly shorter boat, maybe.

[Mike Vogdes]

Looks like more trouble than its worth...

[Paul Scheuer]

$500.00 Yoiks ! But it comes with a motor.

[Domesticated_Mr. Know It All]

She's ready for a new transom. smile.gif
Use lots of goop (wood in a can). :D
Make the new transom just like the old one cept thicker.
Use screws not just nails.
My best advise is....
Educate yourself about this process before proceeding by reading library books on wooden boat repair and then asking lots of questions.
Worked for me. ;)
Hang in there and tell us more about the boat and motor you plan to use.
Kevin in Ohio

[ohiomike]

well i know the feeling, i have the transom taken off my 33ft cc rite now and things are going kinda slow ordering extra wood, that kinda stuff good luck.

mike

[Kevin G]

Looks like the back end of one of Mr. Brockway's finest

Kevin

[paul oman]

Kevin - I grew up in Milford CT - went to Milford HS.

RE transom - if you have to fix and not replace. I suggest lots of epoxy, fiberglass cloth and steel brackets, braces or whatever buried in the epoxy...

paul oman
progressive epoxy polymers

[nedL]

The boat looks kind of rough, but if the transom has the only bad wood then it looks salvageable. Nice engine(!)that's the winner. I'd also really recommend replacing the whole transom. Especially on this boat it's easier than it looks, and it will be a faster & probably less expensive job too. I'd use two layers of 3/4" CDX plywood from the local lumberyard (maybe you can get both layers out of one sheet?). Cut out the two layers slightly oversize, glue them together ("D" sides togther)using any good 'water resistant' to 'water proof' glue. I'd secure the two layers together with a good number of 1 1/4" x #10 galvanized wood screws, and/or galvanized nails. Trim the final shape to fit, fasten in place with 3M 5200 and a good number of 1 3/8" x #12 galvanized wood screws. It will be quick, inexpensive & will last as long as the work skiff has already been around. Now you could go down the whole mahonagy & silicon bronze path but that would be kind of like putting a Rolls Royce bumper on a well used work truck. ;) -- Just my thoughts on what will make her very servicable & get her back in the water. Most of all have fun! smile.gif