Transom design

[PAkev]

Looking into different boat designs I recognize a constant transom design among many manufacturers. I am looking for a new center console boat in the 19ft range and would like to have a better understanding. Please forgive my ignorance if there is a name for the design I am referring to but I will try to explain it as best that I can. Unlike the traditional transom where the motor mounts to the stern, there is a sweep down and back to the transom. I personally like the styling with this design but not really sure of it's purpose if any. It looks like it may contribute to a drier ride for passengers and even make boarding the boat from a swim ladder a little easier. It also appears to provide a little more structural integrity and support for the motor than a conventional transom. As a disadvantage, I see this design taking up some valuable space inside the boat which may turn a 19 footer into affording the same room as a 17 or 18 footer. Can someone offer a more qualified explanation of this design to explain the benefits and disadvantages.<br /><br />Thank You!<br /><br />PAkev

 

[Bondo]

Re: Transom design

I've seen it refered to as the "Euro" style.....<br />You've Already got it Figured Out......<br />I Hate it... Waste of Floating Space....

 

[JB]

Re: Transom design

That's what it is, style.<br /><br />Trying to explain a useful reason for it is like trying to explain the fins on a '59 Chevy.<br /><br />Ugly. Makes boats smaller.

 

[Solittle]

Re: Transom design

PAKev - The way I look at it - it is the designers way of taking a 17' hull and making it look like a 19'er - guess which length will be figgured in the pricing?

 

[BillP]

Re: Transom design

Wow, I'm surprised to see negatives on the euro. I prefer the euro transoms...they take swim platforms to the next level.<br />1. For running inlets they will let water exit quickly (leave the doors/gates open while runnning)if you take a big one over the bow. Take ONE "boat filling" wave over the bow and you will understand how good this is compared to scuppers.<br />2. When fishing (offshore trolling) you can get to the fish for easy landing (reference the transom doors you see on high end custom sportfishermen). The platform also provides a great place to tend trolling lines and for chumming. <br />3. For diving and swimming it is easier to put gear on or off, tend dock lines or get on/off the boat.<br />4. It is MUCH easier to service the engine because you are alongside, at the same level and can get behind the engine without hanging overboard.<br /><br />I've used both types of transoms with years in each...all the above items are harder to do with a regular transom. Styling has nothing to do with it. There is no contest to me on which is more user friendly...the euro wins big time.

 

[Capn Mike]

Re: Transom design

My current boat has the Euro transom, and I thought I'd hate it more than I do. I agree with Bill; it's much easier access to everything, included humping my kicker up and down. I've had waves into the well several times, but not a drop in the boat.

 

[Captn Dave]

Re: Transom design

Some of these designs are called integrated brackets. Not too long ago it was discovered that the boat and engine would perform better if you hang your outboard on a bracket off the transom. They've caught on in the past 10 years and have become popular. And now some manufacturers have designed this bracket as part of the hull and include this part of the boat in the total length. So a 23 foot boat actually has the cockpit space of a 21 footer. Look at the bottom of the boat. If there's a step, a section where the bottom of the hull ends several feet ahead of the engine, then this is an integrated bracket.

 

[KCook]

Re: Transom design

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