Transom patch?

[CrashBob]

NOOB here, recently purchased a 16' 1978 Starcraft Tristar and of course it has a soggy transom. Is there a practical way to replace or patch the transom? I need to do a patch until I grow a pair and split her down and re wood everything. Thanks

 

[fhhuber]

Patching a rotted transom never works. Fix it right.

 

[Woodonglass]

I agree ^^^. Do a search on Transom Replacement on this forum. Be prepared to READ for several hours.!!!! Patching is NOT an option if the transom has any flex to it. Many methods for replacing it. This may be of some interest...Fabricating Decks, Stringers, and Transoms

 

[Scott Danforth]

Patched carp is still carp. Read up. No patching, only repairing and restoring

 

[Grub54891]

The transom is THE most important piece of structure on most any boat. All the torque from the engine/drive transfers through the transom, down to the stringers/hull. Patching is not an option. Wish I could tell ya a better way, but replacement is the only way to go.

 

[CrashBob]

Thanks for the input. You all are correct. I just replaced a transom in my aluminum 16' fishing boat. Came out beautifully was amazed at the performance enhancement. Study time, thanks again!