This is an in depth video of how to replace a boat transom. this took a lot of time to figure out how to do everything correctly. the boat is a 1986 lund predator and it can be viewed on many of. Wood transom repair. have a 1956 peterborough cedar strip. its been in the garage for a year and dried out. it is ready to be varnished. the transom is made of 3 joined boards. the joints overlap the boards. in a couple of places, there is a small 1/8 inch crack in the joint. do i need to caulk or glue this joint before varnishing.. An aluminum jon boat with a wood transom that needs replacement means possibilities, such as making the transom taller to accommodate a long-shaft outboard. whatever your choices, the end result needs to fit well, be properly finished and securely attached to the aluminum hull..
The transom of a power boat is the strongest part of the vessel. it has to transmit the full power of the engine to the rest of the hull, as well as carry the pounding of the hull back to the engine. the great forces exerted between the engine and the hull come to a focus at the transom.. You can see that the wood is swelling and cracking the laminate cover. it has gotten a little worse so i would like to replace it before this season. you can also see how the bottom of the transom sits in the water. since my boat stays in the water all season this problem contributes to the advanced aging of the transom.. Re: transom wood for my aluminum boat if you can locate it, arauco plywood is the best for the price in my opinion. it has very few, if any, voids and is good quality. not quite as good as marine grade but close. you will want to seal it with epoxy resin to waterproof it regardless of the type of wood..
