Transom repair - what wood do I use?

[Deleted member 340796]

Hey all, I am redoing my boat as the transom and stringers were mush. Just wondering what wood to use. I read or heard Douglas fir. Is that the same as #2 SPF framing lumber? Is this a special order item? I am looking at the website of local lumber companies and they only seem to carry SPF framing lumber or 2x4x10 1/4 Fir. I am not finding what is listed as fir plywood for the transom. Please help me and tell me what will work! Thanks.

 

[oops!]

Re: Transom repair - what wood do I use?

hi......welcome to iboats.

standard exterior grade plywood us my choice.
you need exterior grade because the glue is water proof.
and not the OSB chip board stuff.

i think the guys use accuro??? (sp)

plywood on edge is stronger than dimensional lumber....

use 3/4 for the stringers.......1/2 inch for the deck. the transom can be a one inch and 3/4 laminated together.....either with fiberglass....or a good bonding water proof glue.

 

[Deleted member 340796]

Re: Transom repair - what wood do I use?

Thank you so much, I really appreciate the information.

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: Transom repair - what wood do I use?

Check the first link in my signature. It has drawings and info on the fabrication and installaton of your Stringers, Deck, and Transom.

 

[1BadTitan]

Re: Transom repair - what wood do I use?

I used the exterior fir for mine. I used 2, 3/4" pieces and glued (TiteBond) and screwed (Stainless wood screws) them together.