Building up 16" transom to 20"

caver101 said:

Buying a longshaft 27hp Prodrive mud motor from a buddy. His boat has a 20" transom and mine is a 16". I talked to Prodrive and the fellow told me to just weld a 4" tall piece of aluminum channel across the back of the transom to make it a 20" transom, said they do it all the time in their shop for customers boats.

Its a 2004 Weldbuilt 1648, 0.80" welded hull. Good transom with good factory welded bracing. Has ran a 27hp longtail and 25hp outboard with zero issue.

The bracing design is what my question is geared toward. I am going to have to get someone to weld it for me and I want to have it done correctly and I want it to last. I am just curious to see if anyone on here has done that and have any photos or tips from doing it. I tried to search on here for it, but never turned up anything like what I am looking for.

All advice appreciated.

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caver101 said:

I don't have pics handy.

Existing boat has a 16" transom. The mud motor I am buying is a long shaft built for a 20" transom. I talked to Prodrive (the motor mfg) and they said to just add a section of 4" channel across the top of the transom to make it fit the motor. I have a 16" tall transom, need to make it a 20" tall transom. Is that any more clear?

Thanks!

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simbelle said:

Silly question from a guy who knows nothing: Isn't this what Jack plates are for? :?:

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shawnfish said:

simbelle said:

Silly question from a guy who knows nothing: Isn't this what Jack plates are for? :?:

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very wise grasshopper......that never crossed my mind =D> cost more but alot easier.

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russ010 said:

get in touch with bassboy1 on here - he's over in Cartersville and can probably modify just the center of your transom to get to the correct height

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caver101 said:

russ010 said:

get in touch with bassboy1 on here - he's over in Cartersville and can probably modify just the center of your transom to get to the correct height

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Russ, you have not had any more run-in's with any more Geese hunters have you? :lol:

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