transom replace

[d0nwade]

I need to replace the transom on my pontoon boat. It looks like a simple job. I was wanting to know if I need to use marine plywood or will pressure treated do the same job. Also does it need to be laminated with fiberglass like the original?

 

[Purduebarry]

Re: transom replace

Marine is recommended, less voids than PT, this adds strength. Also marine is usually birch or premium hardwoods. PT will work but it must be completly dried out (in a hot garage with low humidity for a month), otherwise you will not get good adhesion for the epoxy which answers your next question, yes it must be fiberglassed. Otherwise it will rot and nothing will prevent the water intrusion like fiberglass will.

Nothing quick is lasting, do it right and don't look back.

 

[sdunt]

Re: transom replace

If by laminated you mean that the transom is thicker than 3/4 inch, then yes, your replacement needs to be a laminated piece as well. Use fiberglass mat inbetween the 2 layers and lots of Stainless steel screws to hold it all together.

 

[d0nwade]

Re: transom replace

Marine is recommended, less voids than PT, this adds strength. Also marine is usually birch or premium hardwoods. PT will work but it must be completly dried out (in a hot garage with low humidity for a month), otherwise you will not get good adhesion for the epoxy which answers your next question, yes it must be fiberglassed. Otherwise it will rot and nothing will prevent the water intrusion like fiberglass will.

Nothing quick is lasting, do it right and don't look back.

 

[d0nwade]

Re: transom replace

Marine is recommended, less voids than PT, this adds strength. Also marine is usually birch or premium hardwoods. PT will work but it must be completly dried out (in a hot garage with low humidity for a month), otherwise you will not get good adhesion for the epoxy which answers your next question, yes it must be fiberglassed. Otherwise it will rot and nothing will prevent the water intrusion like fiberglass will.

Nothing quick is lasting, do it right and don't look back.

thanks for the info I will get the marine plywood and do it right