transom

[clough]

Hello,
Has anyone cut down a 20" transom to a 15" transom on a 16' sea nymph (or any other) aluminum boat. I have a new Nissan motor (shorty) and the company sent a tall transom boat. Rather than go through the hassle of sending it back...waiting...I am considering cutting out a wedge of the transom (like it appears on the short transom version of the same boat) and replacing the aluminum cap/rail. This is a sea nymph by Lowe. Any advice, suggestions, pitfalls? Thanks, Rich

 

[Purduebarry]

Re: transom

Pitfalls... you may void any warranties. I assume this is new. Don't take a chance. Perhaps you can call Lowe and they can locate another dealer in the area to swap it with. My suggestion is wait and get what you ordered.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: transom

the transom was designed as it is to with stand the stresses it has to. you cut it are you an engineer to reconstruct it to with stand this. get the boat replaced. or if you can do a shaft conversion. i don't know your motor what size is it.

 

[clough]

Re: transom

The boat comes in two versions (short and tall transom). My marina guy says it's the same regarding stability/strength. He also says he can have his warrenty guy do the work and that it won't affect the warrenty. Both boats are rated at only 30 HP motors, and I am putting on a 9.8 Nissan. He says not problem, and that they will correct it for 50$. (usual price is 150.). I went ahead and gave him the OK. Thanks for the replys thought, cheers, I may be fishin by the weekend. Rich

 

[clough]

Re: transom

Regarding the jack plate, the mechanic said these are only good for a couple to three inches - This has to go to 15 from 20, so I thought the jack plate was not the way to go. Thanks again;