Transom underway, deck removal?

[tipitina]

Well, its that time I guess. I removed my motor today (hope I remember how to get it back on) with hopes of getting started on the transom. I have a 1976 17.5' bass boat desperately needing a new transom. After removing the motor, I decided I would try and avoid any cutting. I began taking the trim piece off the boat(the part that goes over where the hull and deck connect). Do I need to remove the whole deck? Or could I just lift it about halfway, brace it and do the transom from there. Aslo, is the floor all part of the deck? In other words if I lift the deck off is the floor going to be attached, or do I need to remove that also. Thanks for the help. I can post pics if needed.

 

[tipitina]

Re: Transom underway, deck removal?

Do I need pics or what?? Someone out there can help me figure out how to lift the deck off?? I believe it is a "shoebox" fit. I took the rubber railing off, and the top deck overlaps the hull. You can see the caulk, which I have scraped most off, but it is VERY tight and difficult to lift off. I am hoping to lift just the rear a few inches. Just enough to pull the old transom out, and stick a new one in. Thanks for any help and advice.

 

[Boomyal]

Re: Transom underway, deck removal?

It's a slow day on the forum Tipitina. Be patient. It probably would not hurt to post some pictures. They are worth a thousand words, you know. I'm not the expert on load carrying transoms but someone will respond.

 

[Solittle]

Re: Transom underway, deck removal?

The procedure is going to depend on how the boat was made. We can't tell without a picture. Whatever do not cut the ouside skin of the transom. The job is done from the inside.