F fishinnut Active member Joined May 16, 2012 Messages 34 Reaction score 0 May 19, 2012 #1 When I rebuild my transom, would the addition of an 18"x24"x1/4" aluminum plate to the outside help transfer the weight of the motor and extend the transom life??
When I rebuild my transom, would the addition of an 18"x24"x1/4" aluminum plate to the outside help transfer the weight of the motor and extend the transom life??
sixgun86 Well-known member Joined Mar 23, 2011 Messages 804 Reaction score 0 Location Gulf Shores Alabama May 21, 2012 #2 It would add to the rigidity of the transom which helps though how you seal the wood would be the biggest factor. Don't use PT.
It would add to the rigidity of the transom which helps though how you seal the wood would be the biggest factor. Don't use PT.
F fishinnut Active member Joined May 16, 2012 Messages 34 Reaction score 0 May 21, 2012 #3 Going to use a pourable transom.