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Cracked top cap on my transom...*(progress update)*
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<blockquote data-quote="Ictalurus" data-source="post: 393990" data-attributes="member: 2983"><p>kenzy</p><p></p><p>Thanks for posting the second set of pics, they do help.</p><p></p><p>There are many ways to tackle this problem. For me, knowing my skills and resources, I'd replace the same system as what is there. Get some new ply, match thickness, and make a new exterior transom. If you can, go larger as mentioned for more support, you could go down to the bottom to put some pressure on the seam rather than in the middle of the transom. Just make sure you coat the exterior piece w/ 4 or 5 good solid coats of spar urethane. I've had sealed ply that is below the waterline w/ no problems after many years. Then, use some 1/2" ply and replace a section on the interior. Your motor clamps can dig into the ply for grip. </p><p></p><p>Now, I know others will say to do something else, like bring the wood to the inside, but for what it appears you're looking for and your rig, this should be an economical and relatively long-term fix.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ictalurus, post: 393990, member: 2983"] kenzy Thanks for posting the second set of pics, they do help. There are many ways to tackle this problem. For me, knowing my skills and resources, I'd replace the same system as what is there. Get some new ply, match thickness, and make a new exterior transom. If you can, go larger as mentioned for more support, you could go down to the bottom to put some pressure on the seam rather than in the middle of the transom. Just make sure you coat the exterior piece w/ 4 or 5 good solid coats of spar urethane. I've had sealed ply that is below the waterline w/ no problems after many years. Then, use some 1/2" ply and replace a section on the interior. Your motor clamps can dig into the ply for grip. Now, I know others will say to do something else, like bring the wood to the inside, but for what it appears you're looking for and your rig, this should be an economical and relatively long-term fix. [/QUOTE]
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