Older 13-footer: Raising Transom to 20-inch from 15-inch
Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2018 8:58 pm
I bought a 1972 13-footer that originally had a 15-inch high transom that has been raised to 20.5-inch high with a 2x4 or maybe 2x6. The [fiberglass or resin adhesive on the modification to the transom] was not adhered well so I removed it with a grinder to bare wood.The wood shows no signs of rot but I can’t figure out how it’s attached to the original hull transom. It’s solid with no movement whatsoever.
I’m planning to coat the wood with polyester resin and add layers of 1708 to tie it in to the existing glass on the transom. It will support a Mercury 40-HP FOURSTROKE outboard with trim-tilt, about 260 lbs.
I have sent a request to Boston Whaler support asking for advice on a recommended procedure or technique they suggest for raising a transom and any drawings. I would think this is a fairly common modification.
Other than wrapping [the previous modification] in glass, what would one do to insure the integrity of the modification?
If glassing is sufficient how many layers of 1708?
Any suggestions appreciated
I’m planning to coat the wood with polyester resin and add layers of 1708 to tie it in to the existing glass on the transom. It will support a Mercury 40-HP FOURSTROKE outboard with trim-tilt, about 260 lbs.
I have sent a request to Boston Whaler support asking for advice on a recommended procedure or technique they suggest for raising a transom and any drawings. I would think this is a fairly common modification.
Other than wrapping [the previous modification] in glass, what would one do to insure the integrity of the modification?
If glassing is sufficient how many layers of 1708?
Any suggestions appreciated