New Transom

[Captain LMC]

I am in the process of purchasing a completely rebuilt johnson engine. It is a 90HP. My current engine was scraped after it complete kicked the bucket. The previous engine was a sixty horsepower. My boat is coast guard rated to 115 Hp but i wanted to know if i should build some kind of exterior support from 2X4's and fiberglass and then bolt it in. Is that overkill or is that a good idea.

 

[Franki]

Re: New Transom

I'd be more concerned that your transom is in good nick with no rot.. if its fine, then you will be also..<br /><br />I have a 100hp on my boat and it was underpowered with a 40hp when I got it.. last weekend I hit nearly every rock in our river (long story) and the prop and skeg had my rather large 100hp bouncing the back of the boat up and down like a yoyo, and the transom didn't even flex..<br /><br />If your boats rated for it.. and the transom is in good condition, then bolt that new puppy on there and spend your time fishing...<br /><br />rgds<br /><br />Franki

 

[JasonJ]

Re: New Transom

You should be okay, a 90 isn't going to be a massive weight increase over a sixty. Good luck...