TOPIC: Transom help

Transom help 7 years 2 months ago #133606

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Hey guys has post way back and can't seem to find it so I will start a new one own a 84 mfg caprice 165 merc inline 6 with mc1 outdrive bowrider that had some transom problems looked like one of the bolts leaked and yeah u know the rest so I have the transom all out and I am preparing to put the new one in. So my problem I traced the transom cut the wood and went for a dry fit and it won't go in any suggestions on maybe doin it in more then one solid peice or am I gonna have to take the cap off thanks for the help

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Transom help 7 years 2 months ago #133701

amreame Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 137 Karma: 1 Thank you received: 3	Can you upload some pictures? Those will help a ton. Taking the cap off is always an option but I'd avoid if you can. If you have to break up your board into a few pieces, you'll want to layer it so you get a nice, strong, and even pressured fit. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Transom help 7 years 2 months ago #133736

Bigtrout29 Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 8 Thank you received: 0	Here are a couple I built the transom last nite Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Transom help 7 years 2 months ago #133737

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Transom help 7 years 2 months ago #133738

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Transom help 7 years 2 months ago #133766

davnau6345 Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 376 Karma: 41 Thank you received: 12	I'm a great believer in poured transoms (CarbonCore CarbonBond or Seacast) -rather than using wood again. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Transom help 7 years 2 months ago #133794

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It won't let me post anymore I compressed them down to nothing I would love to do a pour in but bigest problem is that I need the boat for my honeymoon so trying to get it done before the 2nd of October also trying to do this on about 4 hours a night lol yeah I know far fetched but gotta try thanks guys for all the help