Crack in transom cap?

GlormRax · Dec 3, 2017

My other thread was hijacked a bit so I thought I try again. Gregor aluminum, 12', 1977. I'm starting the transom repair and came across this crack in the cap. Thoughts on repair? I don't weld, fyi. I think the one rivet was placed by PO.

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Hopeless?

TIA

Weldorthemagnificent · Dec 4, 2017

All that little cap does is keep water off the wood. If the wood is in good shape, just smear some sealant on the crack. Unless it’s a visual thing then take it off and have it welded.

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GlormRax · Dec 4, 2017

The wood is totally rotted out & I have to replace it.

On a Gregor, it is not a separate cap, I just used the term for lack of a better way to describe it.

TheLastCall · Dec 4, 2017

I wouldn’t replace the cap. Have it welded and maybe have them add a piece under the cap to strengthen it.

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