Completed the Transom Replacement!!

TheAssels · 27 July 2022, 20:40

Hey everyone,

Thought you all might be interested in the transom Replacement I did.

Album is here: https://imgur.com/a/ca9j7Vv

Steve509926 · 27 July 2022, 22:12

Looks a good, neat job.

Any particular reason why you choose to bond 4 sheets of 3/8th and not use a single sheet of 1 1/2" (38mm)

TheAssels · 27 July 2022, 22:51

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Originally Posted by Steve509926

Looks a good, neat job.

Any particular reason why you choose to bond 4 sheets of 3/8th and not use a single sheet of 1 1/2" (38mm)

Thanks!

Few reasons:

1) Can't find marine ply (or any ply for that matter) thicker than 3/4" here (Canada, west coast).

2) Cost. You can't buy ply here smaller than a 4' x 8' sheet meaning I'd have a bunch left over if I bought 3/4" and I have limited storage. Also it's double the price for a 3/4 sheet.

3) The factory installed transom was also 4 sheets of 3/8 laminated together. The guy at the plywood store thought the original transom was just regular fir ply and not marine grade. So I figured it'd be plenty good enough especially if I upgraded to marine grade.

The boat is nearly 10 years old and these PVC boats, from what I read, have about a 10-15 year life span. So I figure of the first transom lasted about 9-10 years I should be good until then end of this boat's life.

Hope I'm right!

Steve509926 · 27 July 2022, 23:06

All very good reasons

Video or pics out on the water would be good.

TheAssels · 27 July 2022, 23:11

Hoping to take it out for a test on Friday. I'll post some pics then!

tinker · 28 July 2022, 16:10

Looks a neat and tidy job, well done .

bomberman · 29 July 2022, 20:17

Looks as good as new, nice job.

TheAssels · 30 July 2022, 02:23

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Originally Posted by Steve509926

All very good reasons

Video or pics out on the water would be good.

Took it for a test Ride today. It was perfect! Took a video, check it out

https://youtu.be/pg43GO2YPwE

Steve509926 · 30 July 2022, 09:03

Looks solid, you must be pleased with the outcome.

Is that the river you are on?

TheAssels · 30 July 2022, 16:48

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Originally Posted by Steve509926

Looks solid, you must be pleased with the outcome.

Is that the river you are on?

I am!

Chilliwack Lake, about a 1.5 hr drive from Vancouver. Really nice lake for boating and swimming.

Steve509926 · 30 July 2022, 17:10

It looks like a really nice place. May have to include that area into our travel itinerary for next year.