transom replacement

[Chris Miele]

i just removed the transom from my early 90's quicksilver 11'. i have a 15hp merc for it, and it seems a great match.<br /><br />i am trying to rejuvenate this thing. I would like to put a replacement transom in. The old one is 1", and the lower 1/3 is pretty wet. The cuffs and the floor material are in great shape. <br /><br />I have transom braces that bolt to the floor, and a stainless steel plate that wraps the transom under the motor. <br /><br />Any suggestions on how to build a new one?

 

[SpinnerBait_Nut]

Re: transom replacement

Boat restoration and building.

 

[2manyboats]

Re: transom replacement

Check out Seacast

 

[Pogo123]

Re: transom replacement

I build transoms from 3/4" Marine ply epoxied into one 1 1/2" thick piece that is tougher than any single cut of wood. Stained and epoxy coated, it will last a lifetime.

 

[epresutti]

Re: transom replacement

Chris...,<br /><br />Lots of info here, do a search on transom replacement. In the mean time, like pogo said, marine ply and epoxy will make a very strong transom. I used layers of 1/2" with a layer of glass between each one on my 18 ft. Just make sure you use good wood (marine ply has no voids in it like regular ply).<br /><br />Some pictures would be nice to get a better idea of what you are up against.<br /><br />Peace.<br /><br />Ed.