Best Method to fix a cracked Transom

[pisces3d]

My friend had a 1985 V20 cabin model with a 1995 Johnson 200 on it that had low hours, but the transom had some flex to it and there are a couple of weak spots on the floor. We used the boat to fish and run around without any problems, I always thought these old wellcrafts rode great and had pretty good speed for thier size/engine combination. He took the boat in to have a yearly tune up, had a few things repaired, new bimini top-1200.00 worth of maint., and the marina that has done all of the work on the boat since he bought the engine new told him that if he ever hit anything hard it would crack the transom. He left the marina after gassing up and headed to ship island in the gulf. He didn't get 10 minutes away when he hit a sandbar and cracked the transom bad. After idling back in, he put it back on the trailer and offered to sell it to me for the 1200.00 that he just spent on it. I have done some fiberglass work on cars in the past, and was wondering what opinions anyone might have on the best method to fix the transom and floor spots now that I have a fall project that could end up being a pretty decent boat. Thanks for any help or suggestions.
Kyle, metairie louisiana
http://i308.photobucket.com/albums/kk327/Pisces3D/DSC01508.jpg

[nymack66]

Simply remove the engine and pour the transom, Five gallons of Arjay and you are done ..Do a search on here plenty information in regards to transom re-builds including mine ..

[Blu_Lunch]

Welcome to the forum, our 74 has a poured transom, it is fine. The previous owner had it done and we have had the boat since 2005........Ted

[bradford]

Buy it. $1200 is a steal.

[pisces3d]

I bought the boat, the marina owner removed the engine as part of the deal so that it could be safely towed from mississippi to new orleans. It is going to need more than the pourable stuff bc of the cracks near the engine mounts. I'm thinking about cutting off the outer skin, repairing the inner skin, then either fixing the outer sking and pouring it, or replacing the wood then the outer skin. I couldn't pass it up for 1200.00, even the Ocean Pro 200 is prob worth at least that. Thanks.

[RABBITFISH]

Hey Pices! Does your new boat have a name on it? Take some pics for us........:thre:

Tommy

[nymack66]

I bought the boat, the marina owner removed the engine as part of the deal so that it could be safely towed from mississippi to new orleans. It is going to need more than the pourable stuff bc of the cracks near the engine mounts. I'm thinking about cutting off the outer skin, repairing the inner skin, then either fixing the outer sking and pouring it, or replacing the wood then the outer skin. I couldn't pass it up for 1200.00, even the Ocean Pro 200 is prob worth at least that. Thanks.
Congratulations.
You are correct see my post of what I did , you will be amaze once you are done ..

[Blu_Lunch]

I would not blow off the pourable Seacast material it better and stronger the the wood/ fiberglass original transom..........

http://transomrepair.com/zk/PDFs/seacast_minimanual_0308.pdf

[pisces3d]

this is the crack from the inside.

http://i308.photobucket.com/albums/kk327/Pisces3D/DSC01508.jpg

[RWilson2526]

wow I'd say that is definately a crack:oh: I wont be much help with rebuilding it but hang in there, some of the experts will be here shortly I am sure with some more comments now that you have posted pics.

[BigAl331]

This may be a stupid question but the only stupid question is the only question not asked:

If you pour a new transom would you be able to put a 250 on the back? Why would you, just asking.

[pisces3d]

http://i308.photobucket.com/albums/kk327/Pisces3D/DSC01505.jpg
http://i308.photobucket.com/albums/kk327/Pisces3D/DSC01506.jpg
http://i308.photobucket.com/albums/kk327/Pisces3D/DSC01505.jpg

outer damage pics

[CaptJ]

Duct tape :nice:oughta get you through the season.

Just bustin', lots of good advice on here for transom repair.

[nymack66]

Your next step is critical be sure to cut the outside skin leaving enough on to make a strong and sturdy bond during the re-build see photo . Be sure to spend extra time observing up and around the spalsh well and belge area for stress cracks from the impact if any.
Notice how thin the inside skin was after I remove the rotten wood? I re-enforce using resin and mat before the pour ..
http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc357/amackhrandilal/Transom/ImportantSkin.jpg

[pisces3d]

The last pic is exactly how I was planning to cut. Is there a thread of pics from when you did that repair? thanks.

[nymack66]

Its on my web site www.nymack66.com

[reelapeelin]

Its on my web site www.nymack66.com (http://www.nymack66.com)



Thanks for the photo-chronicle...what a transition!!...:nice:

[Blue_Runner]

WOW Nymack, you tha man!
Very awesome!

[mauryc]

Pisces3d,

I'm in Baton Rouge and did my transom in my 88' last year. I'd be happy to chat with you if you'd like.

Maury

225-342-5944 W

[pisces3d]

boat has no name, but the inside has all original cushions and rear removable bench seat that are all in good shape.

http://i308.photobucket.com/albums/kk327/Pisces3D/DSC01529.jpg

[nymack66]

Sweet looking V , You will really enjoy it ..

[pisces3d]

What arjay product is best to use in a transom-they list different desities. Also, is seacast or any of the other pourable products good?

[Blu_Lunch]

I posted on the first page with links for seacast, our 74 has a seacast transom, I'm running a 150 with jackplate, I'll never have to replace it because of rot..................

[Blu_Lunch]

Here read this.......

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=206019

[smkinnan]

Simply remove the engine and pour the transom, Five gallons of Arjay and you are done ..Do a search on here plenty information in regards to transom re-builds including mine ..

Five gallons of Arjay? Thought you had to have more like 14 gallons or so?!?

[dboyd351]

Anybody gonna suggest he make it a 25 inch transom while he's at it?:head:

[dboyd351]

How about raise the floor a couple of inches to make it self bail better?

[nymack66]

Five gallons of Arjay? Thought you had to have more like 14 gallons or so?!?

You are correct it was three pails, 15 gallon of which I spill maybe one or two :)

[phester]

How about raise the floor a couple of inches to make it self bail better?

that year should already be self bailing and already have a 25" transom....unless some mods were done by previous owner