Modified Transoms
#1
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Modified Transoms
Has anyone modified their transom to achieve better performance? If so lets see some pics. I am thinking of adding 12 inches to the transom to take the drives farthur back from the boat, I have to replace the transom anyways. Will this gain anything? Any input is appreciated. The boat is a 1979 Formula 255 Liberator with twin Bravo's.
Thanks
Steven
Thanks
Steven
#2
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Re: Modified Transoms
An extension box accomplishes what
your talking about.
your talking about.
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Re: Modified Transoms
Yes I know that, just wondering if anyone has done it different. Extension box is $1500 used times two gets pretty expensive. I am just looking for ideas before I start the transom work.
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Re: Modified Transoms
outboard boats have been doing this forever,
build out the motor box, that is.
On an i/o I guess you can build out until you hit the oilpan on the notch.. Any more will require leaving the motors where they are and using a longer input shaft (like the Imco one).
Don't forget that you'll also need to extend the stringers all the way to the "new" transom, and you'll also need a new way to tie the corners together.
You'll spend a lot more than $1500 x 2 in time and sweat trying to do what you suggest.
build out the motor box, that is.
On an i/o I guess you can build out until you hit the oilpan on the notch.. Any more will require leaving the motors where they are and using a longer input shaft (like the Imco one).
Don't forget that you'll also need to extend the stringers all the way to the "new" transom, and you'll also need a new way to tie the corners together.
You'll spend a lot more than $1500 x 2 in time and sweat trying to do what you suggest.
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Re: Modified Transoms
Originally Posted by mcollinstn
You'll spend a lot more than $1500 x 2 in time and sweat trying to do what you suggest.
Exactly.
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Re: Modified Transoms
Thats the input I need, thanks for the help. Just figured while the transom and stringers were being replaced it would be a good time to do this if it were to happen.