Hello, I was wondering if some of you guys could maybe post some pics of how you clamp your new transom to the boat .I see some guys use 2x4's with treaded rod and some nuts? Thanks
I know someone has a drawing for them here on the forum but I can't remember where I found it.
Look at mine and you'll get a clue. http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=525821&page=2
The upper thread increases the pressure at the lower section of the transom and the lower thread increases the tension on the upper part of the transom. The trick is to not over pressure it so you squeeze out all the yummy PB.
All the Pics of the clamps on the forum have been taken down after the virus attack so... the pics zymox supplied will give you an idea and this drawing will help you build em.
Basically you just drill a 3/4" hole thru the width of the 2x4. Drill a 1/8" hole in the 10" long 1/2" bolt to insert a cotter pin. Drill a counter sunk hole large enuf to epoxy the nut for the 1/2" bolt (use 5min expoxy). Space the bolts bout 18" apart and make the clamps about 4 ft long and you're good to go. 5-6 clamps should do the trick. $20 bucks and 2 hours should build about 6 clamps.
