Transom Wood

cactusjack · Mar 13, 2011

I was wondering if anyone had any tips on what type of wood to use when replacing a transom, or if the type even matters as long as it has sufficient coats of urethane. Im getting set to replace the transom on a 14' tracker and have no idea if there is a specific type of wood I should be using. Thank y'all

lckstckn2smknbrls · Mar 13, 2011

Exterior grade plywood. I used 2 layers of 1/2" Gorilla glued together to make up the 1" I needed.

Hanr3 · Mar 13, 2011

White Oak.

ray55classic · Mar 13, 2011

I used marine grade plywood 1/2"thick ,then glued 2 pieces together for 1" just like lokstkn2smknbarls. Then I spar varnished the whole thing paying special attention around the edges. I used a 1/2" on the outside of the transom. If I had it to do over I'd probably use exterior grade and spent the savings elsewhere on the boat.....

cactusjack · Mar 13, 2011

So plain jane exterior plywood is all I would need as long as its urethaned? Appreicate it

ray55classic · Mar 13, 2011

Don't use pressure treated wood it'll corrode your aluminum......

Hanr3 · Mar 14, 2011

plywood has voids, voids weeken the integrity, use a chain so your motor doesnt end up at the bottom of the lake.
marine plywood doesnt have voids.

cactusjack · Mar 14, 2011

Thanks for all the information

usingmyrights · Mar 14, 2011

The person I bought my boat from had a heavyduty plastic piece made up (looks like its actually three layers) to replace the rotten transom wood. I haven't installed it yet, but its on the to-do list this week. I'll try to post pictures later on.

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