Aluminum on transom?
03-31-2011, 08:00 PM
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Aluminum on transom?
Has anyone ever put aluminum plate on the inside of their transom?
I have my engine compartment empty and clean and I was thinking some aluminum plate would look nice across the back of the engine room.
I have my engine compartment empty and clean and I was thinking some aluminum plate would look nice across the back of the engine room.
04-01-2011, 12:05 AM
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What is your goal? Strength or appearence ?
04-01-2011, 12:46 AM
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Actually I was thinking both. I am also curious why you don't see any boats with it.
I guess stress cracks might be an issue but I'm not metallurgist.
I guess stress cracks might be an issue but I'm not metallurgist.
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04-01-2011, 07:17 AM
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Hard to maintain, hard to mount something to it and traps moisture to start. That being said I see someone do the motor box in diamond plate. Talk about bling bling.
04-01-2011, 09:01 AM
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I would rather be able to view the transom. The plate will hide leaks and stress cracks that may appear. It will also show dirt more than a painted transom.
