I replaced the original 20hp Merc with a new Suzuki 25hp 4 stroke this week. The shop that installed it told me my transom will need to be replaced. Not right away, but that it has a definite bow and is starting to get soft in spots.
The boat is great. I doubt a single rivet leaks. I'm replacing all the wood floor and decking. Basically a complete remodel. Going to run 2 batteries. starting battery in the back and house battery up front.
I plan on doing the work this summer or in the fall. I've been youtubing the process and read a few threads here and on Iboats.
My questions are:
1. If the transom is 1.5" thick, is it better to go with 2 layers of 3/4" marine grade or 3 layers of 1/2"? One site suggested that multiple layers is better?
2. Epoxy to glue the layers and coat the outside of the wood - West Systems? What epoxy and fillers do I need?
3. The inside aluminum sheet on the transom looks to be very thin. Would it be better to use diamond plate or a thicker aluminum?
What else do I need to know before taking this on.
Thanks in advance
The boat is great. I doubt a single rivet leaks. I'm replacing all the wood floor and decking. Basically a complete remodel. Going to run 2 batteries. starting battery in the back and house battery up front.
I plan on doing the work this summer or in the fall. I've been youtubing the process and read a few threads here and on Iboats.
My questions are:
1. If the transom is 1.5" thick, is it better to go with 2 layers of 3/4" marine grade or 3 layers of 1/2"? One site suggested that multiple layers is better?
2. Epoxy to glue the layers and coat the outside of the wood - West Systems? What epoxy and fillers do I need?
3. The inside aluminum sheet on the transom looks to be very thin. Would it be better to use diamond plate or a thicker aluminum?
What else do I need to know before taking this on.
Thanks in advance
