Rotting Transom on a 16.5 Tri-Hull

[oldmerc80]

I was in the process of switching my engines on my '62 Larson Tri-Hull 16.5ft. The plywood in between the sheets of fiberglass is rotted out. What should I do? The boat is a two-piece so I might have to use a dremel and cut it in half again and replace the wood. Would it be safe to use a 30hp Johnson on it or would it rip the transom off?

 

[skier]

Re: Rotting Transom on a 16.5 Tri-Hull

If the wood is rotten, why take a chance? Replace the wood or just re-do the transom completely. You might get away with re-enforcing it with steel on both sides, but it's iffy.<br /><br />Good Luck