I have a 16 ft jon boat that I use for bowfishing. I need a bigger motor but cant find many that will fit my short 15" transom. I have found enough good deals on long shaft motors that I have decided to raise my transom. I had one guy on a forum tell me that he sandwiched a piece of thick steel between two pieces of 5/8 plywood and bolted it on, and it holds up a 55 horse motor great. I want to put a 40 horse on there and think that this holds up to my skill level
A few questions about it
How thick of steel should I use?
Will I need to use aluminum bolts to prevent the boat reacting with steel bolts?
Should I bolt the plate to the outside or inside of the boats transom?
Does it need to go over both sides of the transom?
OOOOOR
I buy one of these
http://www.iboats.com/Transom-Elevators/dm/keywords.elevator--view_id.40157
One question, do I need to drill the holes to mount it?
Will it spread out the weight enough to not stress the transom?
Does it need a lip on top of the mount to prevent my motor from sliding off?
A few questions about it
How thick of steel should I use?
Will I need to use aluminum bolts to prevent the boat reacting with steel bolts?
Should I bolt the plate to the outside or inside of the boats transom?
Does it need to go over both sides of the transom?
OOOOOR
I buy one of these
http://www.iboats.com/Transom-Elevators/dm/keywords.elevator--view_id.40157
One question, do I need to drill the holes to mount it?
Will it spread out the weight enough to not stress the transom?
Does it need a lip on top of the mount to prevent my motor from sliding off?