replacing transom on pontoon

[compfast]

I'm replacing the transom on pontoon, it looks pretty easy. ................
I was wondering should I use Marine plywood or preasure treated?...andwhat kind of water seal should I use?.........
And I was wondering if the 3 peices of wood sandwiched together (so that the transom is thick enough) would trap water, and is there another way to make the transom with something that's a solid piece?

Thanks in advance


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[CATransplant]

Re: replacing transom on pontoon

Regular ACX plywood is just fine. Make up the transom out of three thicknesses. Just glue 'em together with Gorilla Glue, clamping them overnight.

Then, give it all a good coat of oil-based paint, liberally applied to all surfaces, especially the edges. I use regular old Rustoleum, applied with a brush. It seems to hold up well, even on wood.

Why? Well, it's an item you're going to have to replace from time to time, whatever material you use. Why spend more?

Others may have other ideas.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: replacing transom on pontoon

You can also shoot small stainless steel screws in to clamp the plywood and gorilla glue..... just leave the screws in there.

 

[compfast]

Re: replacing transom on pontoon

Thanks for the help guys .......................This forum is awesome!

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: replacing transom on pontoon

total agreement.

 

[compfast]

Re: replacing transom on pontoon

Could you guys tell what type of clamp (or clamps) I need? I'm thinking Home depot will have them?

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: replacing transom on pontoon

would use around 8 large 'C' clamps, that you screw down one each corner, and one in middle each side.

 

[j442w30]

Re: replacing transom on pontoon

Like Bob said, you could screw it together with stainless steel or deck screws and they will clamp the wood together while the glue dries. Just leave them in after the glue has cured and it will be plenty strong. It might just be me but it looks like your steering cable is a little worn out if the covering is cracked like it looked in the pictures.

 

[compfast]

Re: replacing transom on pontoon

Thanks, ......I didn't realize the screws would clamp it by them selves, I thought they were in addition to the clamps :redface:

Yea the steering is shot, it's very stiff.........I ordered all new steering componets .they should be here monday....got a new console too
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Thanks again