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

[bigshrimpin]

Spares I don't see why that wouldn't work. If you want super strong adhesion . . . then drill some 2" holes through the coosa . . . that will let the pourable resin pass through the large pieces.

[mauryc]

Well guys, I guess I need to finish this thing up. As of 5:30 on Tuesday after Easter I haven't got the motor mounted back on yet. That is scheduled for this Saturday morning. Holidays with family over has slowed the process. I did however take the boat to a local fab shop and thry made the aluminum bracket to cover the transom. I know some of you would have just sanded and painted and not worried about the cap, but I wasn't comfortable with my finishing skills with glass. I set out to have an OEM look and I think I will accomplish that when all is said and done. I'm not that happy with the cap - its made out of thick material and id didn't fit as well as the original. I had to use alot of 5200, silicone and some big screws go hold it down, but she's not going anywhere. Hell, its just a transom cap - the motor will cover most of it.









I'll post a final pic when I get the 175 back on.

Maury

[tsubaki]

Hear that crap? "Just a transom cap".
Man that thing looks great.
I finished mine off with Marine Tex and that was it.

[macojoe]

Looks great!! But why the 3 cuts in the long leanth??

[chumbucket]

My guess is that because of the thicker gauge aluminum, they cut three kerfs to allow it to form to the curve in the transom.

[C YENSEN]

Originally Posted by chumbucket

My guess is that because of the thicker gauge aluminum, they cut three kerfs to allow it to form to the curve in the transom.

that would be my guess as well

[mauryc]

Yep, when I first saw it I was (and still am) wodering they cut the vertical flange and not the horizontal flange. Makes no sense to me. I would have cut notches out of the top, bent the piece, and welded the seams. But, I can't weld aluminum and for the price I guess I shouldn't complain. Pending rental of the engine hoist this weekend to remount the motor, I have right at $650 in the entire project.

Maury