transom hole repair 1st pics

[zem]

hi all im gonna fill the hole in my transom heres some pics on the start, founf some wet wood not sure if it will dry out, anyone know a quick way to dry out or should i replace? its solid but wet..

 

[Spinnaker]

Re: transom hole repair 1st pics

I can see from the first photo there is no fiberglass between the skin and the new transom wood. Am I just not seeing it? It should be there.

 

[Spinnaker]

Re: transom hole repair 1st pics

With a closer look I see it is a plug. As far as being wet, if it's black get'er out. The rot process has begun. From what I see in the photos the bottom of the cutout is rotten.

 

[zem]

Re: transom hole repair 1st pics

yeah i was afraid u would say that, so dig it our and replace wood or fill it? i have a photo of a mock up of the jack plate im puttin on there all the stress will be away from the bottom of the hole.

 

[oops!]

Re: transom hole repair 1st pics

very difficult to see from the pics. but if the wood is wet it can be dryed after a long time. its quicker to replace it

 

[oops!]

Re: transom hole repair 1st pics

but as said...if the rot has started....its all gotta go

 

[zem]

Re: transom hole repair 1st pics

yeah thanks for the reply, gonna see if i can dry it out a bit as i really dont want to repair the whole thing, got a heater under it for now..