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<blockquote data-quote="Houndlab" data-source="post: 473769" data-attributes="member: 25620"><p>Got a new Lowe 1448 jon. I asked the dealer whether or not the transom needed to be reinforced. He replied the boat was rated to carry up to 25 HP engines and that wood can be added to the outside of the transom. However, he explained, the wood only serves as a protector for the paint. </p><p></p><p>I am asking here because I have seen many, many aluminum Jon boats, like mine, with reinforced transoms. By reinforced, I mean there is wood bolted to the transom from the interior. </p><p></p><p>I am planning on getting a 15 or 20 HP engine, though, leaning to the 15. Is there a risk of damaging the integrity of the transom/hull if I do not reinforce it?</p><p></p><p>I appreciate the knowledge that is shared in this forum-thanks in advance!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Houndlab, post: 473769, member: 25620"] Got a new Lowe 1448 jon. I asked the dealer whether or not the transom needed to be reinforced. He replied the boat was rated to carry up to 25 HP engines and that wood can be added to the outside of the transom. However, he explained, the wood only serves as a protector for the paint. I am asking here because I have seen many, many aluminum Jon boats, like mine, with reinforced transoms. By reinforced, I mean there is wood bolted to the transom from the interior. I am planning on getting a 15 or 20 HP engine, though, leaning to the 15. Is there a risk of damaging the integrity of the transom/hull if I do not reinforce it? I appreciate the knowledge that is shared in this forum-thanks in advance! [/QUOTE]
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