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

[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

[msbhammer]

Only $650.00 !!, man, you got off cheap. Great Job. I did mine the old skool way, but the modern times are taking over. great job Bro.

[mauryc]

Gentlemen, the motor is back on. My wife and I used a engine hoist and a little muscle to get it lined up and mounted. I found my transom cap is so thick that the motor doesn't seat flush against the transom. I need to get some washers or aluminum scrap of the same thickness to level it out. Other than that, no problems. She cranked right up. I took the boat to get the front seats made (just like Lumber's), so I'll post final pics when I get it back. I'm very happy with the pourable transom product. I have a solid transom and I have no visable signs of repair. My top cap and inner liner are still in one piece. Longevity of the repair is yet to be determined. I hope everyone found the process useful. I'm sure I could have produced more pics, but......maybe next time.

Maury