fixing holes in transom

[Wildlifedesigner]

I have 2 3/8 holes in the transom of my tracker boat. What is the best way to fix this?. I was going to have it welded but the welder said the wood in the transom would catch fire, and possibly smolder until there is nothing left. I know silicone is an option but would rather have them filled with something solid. A bolt will not work because the trim and tilt bracket would hit them.

 

[prockvoan]

Re: fixing holes in transom

If you can get to the holes from the inside with a hole saw,cut the wood out to about a 1/2" bigger then the hole of the hull.It should be able to be welded back up.After that,use the same hole saw,cut you a new plug out of some 3/4" plywood to fill in the wood part of the hole inside.

 

[Beck]

Re: fixing holes in transom

Hey,<br /><br />My first thought is perhaps drilling the hole with an angle bit and snugging a flat head bolt in it with silicone to seal. I wouldn't tighten too much so it doesn't pull through. That way it would be flush with the transom and not interfere with ptt.<br /><br />Like I said it was just a quick thought.<br /><br />Beck

 

[robpoe]

Re: fixing holes in transom

If they're exactly 3/8 then go to Home Depot, get some 3/8 dowel rods. Cut them about 1 shorter than the holes (on both sides). Coat them with epoxy, do the same for the wood inside. Put dowel in hole. <br /><br />It's then filled with something solid. You could then 5200 over it, to finish the repair (unless I'm missing something).