I can cut this off, can't I ?

[Kernow Buoy]

I'd like to mount an auxiliary and having read previous threads on the subject it would seem the best advice would be to mount directly onto the transom rather than on a bracket.
Whilst I do have the width (just) for an aux the 'overhang' on the top of the transom would need to be shortened to allow the aux brackets to straddle it. That overhang is presently 90mm deep and I'd need to lose about 20mm of it, I could either cut it across its entire width or cut out a slot, is this feasible or an absolute no no? if I was to trim it should I seal the exposed edge?
Any thoughts gratefully received
Kernow

[slimtim]

I would say absolutely fine, just don't cut it so far outboard that you reach the hypalon strips attaching the tubes. If you are grinding it down, definately seal up the edge with some flo-coat or something and only take off as much as you need, no point in taking off the whole lot if you don't need to!

My shakey has one and although I haven't cut it back myself, I have done a lot worse alterations to my transom to get my engine to fit...and that was OKed by mr shakespeare himself!

Oh, just thought, if the hull is under warrenty, check that it doesn't void it.

Tim

[Kernow Buoy]

Tim
I'll start sharpening the chainsaw!
I'll aim to just cut out the notch wide enough for the Aux, the hull is a '96 so well out of warranty.
Thanks for that
Kernow

[slimtim]

It will be an absolute bugger to cut it, angle grinder would to the job

Best wait for someone who knows what they are talking about to reply before permanently defacing your transom Ask stevetheboat as the shakespeares come with a similar overhang.

Tim

[Nick Hearne]

Hi Jeff, that is just what I have been looking at doing to my transom as I have a lip very similar to that! Just cant bring my self to chop it up, I would have thought a hack saw would do the job well! Finish off with a file & sand paper!
Nick

[roycruse]

What are these lips for in the first place - presumably to deflect water when the stern wave catches you up when you stop suddenly ???

[Nick Hearne]

Originally Posted by roycruse

What are these lips for in the first place - presumably to deflect water when the stern wave catches you up when you stop suddenly ???

Yes, it also makes it go faster lick fitting a spoiler on the back of a Escort

[Rogue Wave]

Originally Posted by roycruse

What are these lips for in the first place - presumably to deflect water when the stern wave catches you up when you stop suddenly ???

I turn through 90 degrees to stop that happening

[Pete7]

Originally Posted by roycruse

What are these lips for in the first place - presumably to deflect water when the stern wave catches you up when you stop suddenly ???

or a cheap and easy way to finish off the transom without going to the trouble of another moulding

[Kernow Buoy]

Originally Posted by Nick Hearne

Hi Jeff, that is just what I have been looking at doing to my transom as I have a lip very similar to that! Just cant bring my self to chop it up, I would have thought a hack saw would do the job well! Finish off with a file & sand paper!
Nick

Nick
Ideal
when you've done it let me know any pitfalls