How much "Transom Flex" is too much...

[Alwhite00]

Re: How much "Transom Flex" is too much...

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Now if your transom IS flexing, I have had very good luck with capping it with aluminum and tying it into the splashwell. Beats taking the boat apart for repair. Done correctly, you will have a stronger transom than the original

Sounds like a band aid at best, What about the rotten stringers attached to the transom? I see a lot of boats with this "modification" but would definately not reccommend it to someone.


LK

 

[MsNewToBoatOwning]

Re: How much "Transom Flex" is too much...

I have a 1982 Angler , a specialist told me the transom was degraded and not to operate more than a 35hp on it . I want to repair , reinforce , etc the less expensive way as possible but still safe . Any advice anyone ??? I like that aluminum idea I saw from a post prior ... Let me know

 

[Alwhite00]

Re: How much "Transom Flex" is too much...

I have a 1982 Angler , a specialist told me the transom was degraded and not to operate more than a 35hp on it . I want to repair , reinforce , etc the less expensive way as possible but still safe . Any advice anyone ??? I like that aluminum idea I saw from a post prior ... Let me know

Well there is a way to fix it but not cheap or easy. That aluminum idea has been done before but I can not believe tha anyone on here would recommend to anyone. Fix it right or don't fix it. C'mon guys, keep the boats and your loved ones safe. At a minimum have a good life jacket and a waterproof marine radio.

LK

 

[Frank Acampora]

Re: How much "Transom Flex" is too much...

mbhoag: When you bought the boat did the owner tell you the engine was rebuilt? Notice the Wiseco on the side? people don't just put the sticker on because it looks good. Now, Rebuilding, if done correctly will yield a new engine, sometimes better than stock, and I personally believe that Wiseco pistons are way better than stock ones. BUT: You do need to know that that engine most likely now has oversized pistons installed.

 

[mbhoag]

Re: How much "Transom Flex" is too much...

mbhoag: When you bought the boat did the owner tell you the engine was rebuilt? Notice the Wiseco on the side? people don't just put the sticker on because it looks good. Now, Rebuilding, if done correctly will yield a new engine, sometimes better than stock, and I personally believe that Wiseco pistons are way better than stock ones. BUT: You do need to know that that engine most likely now has oversized pistons installed.

Previous owner never mentioned motor being rebuilt, but it could have happened long before he had it. I never realized that the Wiseco sticker was from something aftermarket... like new pistons and a rebuild! I just thought it was that way when it was new!

Guess I just learned something new, and I wasn't even trying!

 

[Viperwhy]

Re: How much "Transom Flex" is too much...

Fix it right. Don't spend a bunch of time and money trying to slap some aluminum on it to make it "good enough". Good enough isn't good enough when it comes to everyone who is gonna ever get on your boats lives. No there is no way to do it correctly. (Sorry it's true) AND NO you will not have a transom stronger than it was originally. That's completely not true and (yep this one is harsh) demonstrates a complete lack of knowledge of boat construction.

To all the LEO's, Coasties etc who frequent this forum- Anytime you see a boat with an aluminum plate on the transom, the boats owner fully understands that their vessels is unsafe to operate. These are the first people you should stop and do a safety check on because they have already demonstrated a complete lack of concern for safety.

It's not that hard to fix right and there are a bunch of people here that have done it and will guide you through it.

So how do you fix it right

MOD EDIT: This is an old thread. Closed.