Plywood transom replacement...

[IronWill]

Hello all...

I'm going to redo the transom on my boat using two sheets of marine ply.

Question: Do ya'll..

1) sandwich a layer of fiberglass cloth in between the two sheets of plywood?

or

2) epoxy only?

or

3) Assemble dry?

Thanks...

 

[BigBoatinOkie]

Re: Plywood transom replacement...

I don't think there's any need for fiberglass between layers of wood. Epoxy alone will the trick. Then coat the whole thing with epoxy. At least that's what I'd do. Good luck.

 

[drewpster]

Re: Plywood transom replacement...

If it is exposed, like the one in the picture, I would go with epoxy. You can use resin alone to bond the sheets together. But I recommend some light cloth and resin to cover the outside. It will make it more water tight and last much longer. I also recommend you paint it with a good marine paint. It will have UV light inhibitors in it to prevent the epoxy breaking down in the sun light. It will cost a little more time and work but if you do it right, it will be there for a long..long time.