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Old 08-11-2017, 03:16 PM
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Default Transom "Angle Iron"

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Originally Posted by FLexpat View Post
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If it bugs you then put some 1/4" aluminum plate on the inside and outside of the transom and use the motor mount bolts to sandwich it. You can run it for a really long time like that.
Another Moesly approach suggested to me by Skippertee was I added aluminum angle iron to the engne bottom holes on the inside of the transom. This was .25 thick x 2" x 2" and about two foot long (fits between the stringers). The "L" shape provides a lot more moment of inertia (stiffness) than a single flat plate. A double flat plate would be quite stiff as well, but requires removing the engine. My top holes were in better shape.
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