Fractured angle supports for my transom

[Jeffjessing]

Hey guys,

The very top of each of my angled supports for my transom are fractured. There are 6 bolts on each of the three supports and the top two bolts on all are in a fractured section. The other four bolts on each are nice and secure to the transom. See the photos. Otherwise I think the transom looks ok and I was not going to replace it. What is your expert opinion on these fractures and if I should incur the cost and time to pull the transom and fix these? Is there an easy but proper fix for this problem? Is this a common issue on old (1965 starcraft starchief) aluminum boats? Any help would be of value. Thanks.

 

[Scott Danforth]

Re: Fractured angle supports for my transom

its a stress crack in the aluminum. I would have the cracks welded up and replace the transom wood if it was my boat.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Fractured angle supports for my transom

Actually common to find cracks there. As Scott mentioned above.....have it welded and I would suggest have the braces "thickened" with some 1/8" aluminum. The thickness of the brace material could stand improvement and since you are not building the boats in production there is no need to cut corners.

 

[Jeffjessing]

Re: Fractured angle supports for my transom

its a stress crack in the aluminum. I would have the cracks welded up and replace the transom wood if it was my boat.

Thank you for the information. I will have the cracks welded up with some added aluminum plating.

 

[Jeffjessing]

Re: Fractured angle supports for my transom

Actually common to find cracks there. As Scott mentioned above.....have it welded and I would suggest have the braces "thickened" with some 1/8" aluminum. The thickness of the brace material could stand improvement and since you are not building the boats in production there is no need to cut corners.

I will take your advice. Thank you for helping this notice boat restorer....

 

[Scott Danforth]

Re: Fractured angle supports for my transom

Glad to help.

The only reason I mention you need to replace the wood is it will get damaged during the welding process.