Beefer
Well-known member
Not sure if this should go here or conversions, but...
My new to me boat had the transom replaced with starboard (HDPE) material. While the intentions were good (rot free transom), the end product leaves something to be desired. He did the interior side in 2 pieces, so there is a seam just to the left of center, which IMO, renders it almost useless. I like the idea of the HDPE, and was thinking of reinforcing it with a 1/8" - 3/16" stainless steel sheet. That way it would be thick (almost an inch), and it would be rot and rust resistant. In other words, a lifetime transom. My question is, any reason this won't work? I don't think there would be risk of galvanic corrosion, since SS bolts are used on regular wood transoms, and the SS plate wouldn't be in contact with anything aluminum that I can see.
Has anyone done this?
My new to me boat had the transom replaced with starboard (HDPE) material. While the intentions were good (rot free transom), the end product leaves something to be desired. He did the interior side in 2 pieces, so there is a seam just to the left of center, which IMO, renders it almost useless. I like the idea of the HDPE, and was thinking of reinforcing it with a 1/8" - 3/16" stainless steel sheet. That way it would be thick (almost an inch), and it would be rot and rust resistant. In other words, a lifetime transom. My question is, any reason this won't work? I don't think there would be risk of galvanic corrosion, since SS bolts are used on regular wood transoms, and the SS plate wouldn't be in contact with anything aluminum that I can see.
Has anyone done this?