Transom replacement

[71mako19]

Thanks. Hammers picture prodding is what has kept me motivated, and Im trying to beat the weather at this point.

I figured and was hoping that the 1/2" ply was flexible enough to make the bend even with all the glass and resin. It seems to have worked. All the layers were still wet so as I clamped and screwed the ply was able to "slip" and conform to the transom bend. I clamped everything as best as I could first, putting a bolt with washers through the transom drain hole on the bottom to suck in the bottom of the transom, and clamping along the top. Then screwed through the motor mount holes, and scupper holes bracing with the plywood backers. Then lastly put screws into the other side (inner hull side) to tighten everything together.

I think starting the clamping screwing from the center of the transom and working out toward the edges is important to help the slip. If I started throwing screws in around the edges things would have had a harder time bending. Im just making this up as I go but so far so good.