possible transom repair!

I know your boat is an ob config but the ib guys here don't like it. From what I have read in previous threads, it lacks the strength of ply & glass. The small ob boats of upto 20' seem to be ok but bigger heavier hulls like ours should definitely go the traditional way. Try looking up Coosa Composites as an alternative & there is also a guy here with a 38KV who went the whole glass way.

Good luck

just do it the right way. you have it easy compared to twin io's, check the stringers while your at it. it is an 80's wellcraft. it's not difficult to put it back together much better/stronger than when it left the factory either

yep, stick with glass and ply. Coosa is not good for transoms especially an OB boat..

thanks guys
talk to you soon again!

Hey Dave,

I am going to be doing this project soon also, what kind of ply would you use??

home depo sells 11ply plywood at $40.00 for 3quarter sheets.
my transom is 2and3 quarters thick
with west system.... will the wood still rot after a long time?

gona do the transom myself in spring time!
the sea cast question was for my brother inlaws boat.
i am an ex mechanic now doing construction here in mass.
let me tell you guys something.
i made plenty of header beams for houses,like an lvl laminated venner lumber,and this plywood is indistructible!!!
i can only imagine when being glassed!!!!

these sheets of ply wood are heavy but very strong!!!

I use composites or wood for rebuilds/builds.

The seacast would concern me if used on large area. I would think it like using concrete for a large structural item without using rebar.. Just my 2 cents.. Jamie