Transom adjustment (1975)

[robert644]

I have a 1975 model v20, with a 20" notch for a main motor, and I'm guessing a spot on each side to mount a kicker. Well, the transom is rotten and I have the option now to put an aluminum cap over the whole thing, slide some 2x4s into the transom where the bolts go through and call it good.

This gives me the option also, of changing the main motor height to 25" if I want, also I'm raising on side to accommodate my XXL shaft kicker.

Any suggestions?

[BRIELLY]

That sounds like a sketchy way to fix a transom. If its that bad you need to fix it right or risk losing both engines. I'm in the middle of gutting mine to do the arjay transom. Lots of work but it should be solid when done. Search the site for pourable transom and read up. Its a pretty good alternative to full transom repair or what your suggesting.

[macojoe]

Thank God you are in CA, cause I won't have to help look for you when that boat sinks!

[bigshrimpin]

Originally Posted by robert644

I have a 1975 model v20, with a 20" notch for a main motor, and I'm guessing a spot on each side to mount a kicker. Well, the transom is rotten and I have the option now to put an aluminum cap over the whole thing, slide some 2x4s into the transom where the bolts go through and call it good.

This gives me the option also, of changing the main motor height to 25" if I want, also I'm raising on side to accommodate my XXL shaft kicker.

Any suggestions?

Hey Robert . . . That will work for a temp fix, but I wouldn't run it like that more than 1 season especially with a kicker. Use a dougfir 2x6 cut down to size and sandwich it b/w the aluminum plates. Make sure the plate is really wide (to distribute the load) and that all the bolts are backed with plates. I ran my seacraft like that for 3 seasons, but the wood was good in my transom . . . The previous owner just used the aluminum to raise the transom 5".




Here's a link to a transom that I am almost finished with . . . This will probably be the easiest way to fix yours.

http://www.wellcraftv20.com/gallery/album205?page=1

Also . . . Composites One in West Sacramento has the best deals on materials and resins. Good Luck!!