Re: Wood for transom
Just because you glass over wood doesn't mean it will do any good. I'd rather not. If it cracks you violated the seal and probably would be worse off with water intrusion that couldn't get out.<br /><br />Get 3/4" marine plywood because it is a quality laminate (thinner laminations of premium wood as compared to most plywoods) and the glue is waterproofed.<br /><br />Then treat the wood to keep water from intruding...linseed oil is perfect and terpentine for a carrier (50-50 a good mix)works very well for waterproofing wood. Several applications of the stuff and you should ge good to go.....be generous with it.<br /><br />If you want to use 3/8 instead, fine; just overlay 2 layers.<br /><br />Thru bolt to the boat's transom and knee brace as is currently done.<br /><br />I'd personally prefer to install a clamp pad over the transom where the engine clamps on and if you can, bolt it (the engine) on so you never have to worry about it falling off.....reduces theft too....takes longer to steal the engine. Just blob any drilled holes with a good dose of the (wood) sealer before you put in your screws and if you want, follow up with a water preventative sealer around the screws. I used RTV but some have better ideas.<br /><br />Have done as I mentioned on a couple of boats and never had a problem.<br /><br />If you want to paint over it, let it dry and have at it.<br /><br />For a 9.9, 3/4" marine is plenty of transom wood.<br /><br />HTH,<br /><br />Mark
