transom cuve?

[what66]

Hi guys I need some help I just gotthis boat and the <br />transom has an outword cure I can't tell if it was made that way or if it's deformed hres a pic.

<br /> http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=6492740&uid=2461186 <br /> http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=6492740&uid=2461186

 

[WillyBWright]

Re: transom cuve?

Looks like that had a Johnnyrude V-4 on it. An ole 50Hp maybe? The weight of one of those could definately sag the transom over time. Don't know for that specific boat, but they were typically flat back then. If you need to restore it, consider making it a 20" transom.<br /><br />Man, that thing's so ugly it's cool.

 

[Chris1956]

Re: transom cuve?

What, That boat looks to be late fifties-early sixties. It's splashwell is missing, and that will contribute to the warping of the transom. If you are set on restoring it, I recommend you make a good sized splashwell, and put in a whole new transom.

 

[what66]

Re: transom cuve?

It had a 35hpvinrude lark on it thats why I bought it I don't want the boat but my friend does want it.<br />he is going to use a 22hp bucanneer on it.<br />all I want to figure out is will it hold or do I have to build a new transom thanks.

 

[Bart Sr.]

Re: transom cuve?

From the looks of that thing I wouldn't even put a trolling motor on it.It looks like an accident waiting to happen.<br /><br />Just my 2 pennies.

 

[what66]

Re: transom cuve?

thanks for the help I ll rebuild the transom to be safe thank you.<br />

 

[Buttanic]

Re: transom cuve?

Is it curved where it meets the bottom. If it is than it was made that way. If it is straight where it meets the bottom than it is probably warped.

 

[Bart Sr.]

Re: transom cuve?

what66--I apologize.The responses here seem a little abrupt.<br /><br />From the pictures you posted the boat looks like it was uncovered outside for quite a while.I am no expert but from reading other posts by the experts I would certainly check the stringers and flooring.From your pictures it looks like you are down south,possibly coastal,and I would hate to have you breaking up after topping some heavy waves.<br /><br />Maybe one of our experts will advise you from here.<br /><br />>>>>>>>HAPPY BOATING DREAMS<<<<<<

 

[what66]

Re: transom cuve?

well thanks for your help no I'm not coastal I live here in utah.<br />waves are not a big worry here <br />any way weve run the 22 on it and it was no problem <br />I think it was made with a curve I think its ok.<br />But I will build a splash well.

 

[gspig]

Re: transom cuve?

Check on fiberglassics.com . If you know the make and model, someone there will be able to tell you if the transom is supposed to be curved or not.

 

[what66]

Re: transom cuve?

Thank you for the site.<br />after some checking I have detumend it is soposed to be curved.<br />thank you all fo the help.