1985 bayliner transom

[CTS 10/63]

I have to replace the transom on my 1985 16' Bayliner Capri cuddy. The transom is slightly bowed. I am leaning towards using NIDA bond. My question is if the transom is supposed to be bowed or is it only bowing because it is damaged?

Thanks

CTS

 

[lowvlot]

Re: 1985 bayliner transom

I can only speak for mine but I have a 87' bayliner capri cuddy 17ft. and my transome is not bowed. My transom does not extend all the way across the stern either. I have an outboard attatched to it. Hope this helps.

 

[ezmobee]

Re: 1985 bayliner transom

I have not seen a Bayliner with a curved transom. I would hedge a guess that it is not supposed to be that way.

 

[Isaacm1986]

Re: 1985 bayliner transom

I agree, it is not supposed to be bowed. How bad is it? Could you post up some pictures?

 

[CTS 10/63]

Re: 1985 bayliner transom

I will get pics in a few weeks. Do you know if I can access the entire transom and take it out by removing the cap? I don't want to cut into the glass if I can help it.

CTS

 

[ezmobee]

Re: 1985 bayliner transom

If you remove the cap then you should almost certainly be able to access everything.

 

[CTS 10/63]

Re: 1985 bayliner transom

I am considering seacast but worry that if the transom is bowed I will pour a bowed transom with seacast.

CTS

 

[CTS 10/63]

Re: 1985 bayliner transom

My boat has a 3' by 8'' removable board down the middle of the floor. Does it need to be this big and what is it for?

Thanks for the help.

CTS

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: 1985 bayliner transom

Welcome to iBoats!

You really need to post some pics if you want the guys here on the Forum to effectively be able to help you. Check out my signature below on how to do it. NOTE: OMIT Step 14 DO NOT remove the attachment and everything else will work fine.


I'm just sayin...

 

[ezmobee]

Re: 1985 bayliner transom

My boat has a 3' by 8'' removable board down the middle of the floor. Does it need to be this big and what is it for?

Thanks for the help.

CTS

Either a ski locker or access to a built in fuel tank

 

[petermarcus]

Re: 1985 bayliner transom

I have a 94 Bayliner 19', so we're not talking about the same boat here, but my tansom does bend. It doesn't curve as much as it's a subtle bay window kind of thing. It's flat in the center, then does a 10 degree or so angle fore. I don't have a stern-wide transom, though, it's hull with plywood pieces mounted in strategic points. A lot of pics are in my resto thread, link in my sig.

 

[CTS 10/63]

Re: 1985 bayliner transom

My transom is similar. It has three seperate pieces. I don't understand how it is structurall sound enough to hold the motor. If I replace the center board how do I cement it to the outside skin? The interior side is falling apart. Do I re-glass the inside once the new wood is in place?

CTS

 

[Isaacm1986]

Re: 1985 bayliner transom

My transom is similar. It has three seperate pieces. I don't understand how it is structurall sound enough to hold the motor. If I replace the center board how do I cement it to the outside skin? The interior side is falling apart. Do I re-glass the inside once the new wood is in place?

CTS

The whole transom should be replaced as ONE PIECE. The whole point of a transom is to distribute the weight/force of the motor evenly over the whole transom. A 3 piece transom will not distribute weight like it should.