wglanville
Seaman
- Joined
- May 13, 2010
- Messages
- 59
I'm replacing the rotten transom. It came out in a thousand pieces, very rotten! I think I see why, look at all those holes! Luckily, I get to cut off the transom cap as well because it's not a riveted on cap. Can I cut it off with a sawzall, or is that too rough? Should I use an angle grinder, or doesn't it matter? Also, does it matter where I cut it off at? Meaning should I cut a few inches down the back of the boat, or stay really close to where it bends. Plus the transom skin that is on the inside of the boat side of the transom wood is pretty weak in a few spots, mainly where the u-bolts and washers from the previous owner's tilt and trim were in contact with the transom skin. How should I repair those weak spots?