Transom repair - Here we go..... (long)

[mauryc]

OK, for all you pic hoes...........


I had already done alot before I remembered to take pics. Here, the 175 is off and I removed tow eyelets, swim platform, aluminum cap and the bottom drain plug.


a 2' wood bit from Harbor Freight


My Poulan chainsaw did the trick. Don't be afraid of this step.


more chainsaw


You need something small to suck out the debris. The iron pipe worked well and was heavy enough to aid in wood removal.


The end result






Picked up two new drain tubes at the local West Marine. Definately the cheapeast thing I've ever purchased there.

I think if I can sand it clean I can get a pretty good bond.

More to come.................next weekend.

[C YENSEN]

never seen anyone do a transom that way. looks good, and good luck

[cterrebonne]

Originally Posted by C YENSEN

never seen anyone do a transom that way. looks good, and good luck

works real well we did it that same way on my first v-20 plus we put a alum plate with a cap on it also. the alum cap and plate was overkill though. its just really time consuming. but better than putting the cap.

[Blue_Runner]

Nice purple chainsaw.

Maury, lookin good. I think you should be able to get a good bond.

[lumberslinger178]

Maury Iam impressed !!!
When I changed my drain thing I didnt use a tube I just mounted my plug to the exterior with some 5200 and painted over it .... should I have used this tube??

[macojoe]

If you have a rubber plug I would have!! But I like the screw in type much better, that you just 5200 the hole sides so is water proof and screw the flange on, takes a few more min to add & remove but I like better

[mauryc]

Lumber,

My lower drain is the brass screw in type (pipe threads). There isn't a brass thru-hull tube there. The tubes I bought were for my splash well drains up top. I'm sure its the same set up as yours.

Maury

[tsubaki]

Used my wifes electric chainsaw and emptied the oil out of it, figured I didn't need any in the transom.
Keep the pics comming.