transom dilemma

[jwclbi]

My 1973 20 cc is looking like its finally in need of a new transom. Here's the problem, the outboard is in good condition but its a 20". Do I redo the transom at 20", doesn't seem all that logical. Raise the transom to 25" and extend drive shaft in the engine. Sell the engine, close the transom and get a bracket, that sounds very expensive. Or listen to the some people with common sense and sell the whole thing and look for one that is already done, again sounds expensive. And just can't fathom selling my boat. Also just how difficult is it to redo a transom? Cut outer layer out and work it that way? any thoughts would be great, thanks

[DonV]

"And just can't fathom selling my boat." I know what you mean!

My two cents! Rebuild to a 25" transom and if your engine is good extend the drive shaft.

[flyingfrizzle]

I agree with Don V.

[FishStretcher]

Or "plate" the transom and buy a splashwell from Hermco.

My transom was beaten up, but two pieces of aluminum C channel with 4 holes drilled fixed all that. Pretty sure it was 3" x 2" channel from mcmaster.com

http://www.classicseacraft.com/commu...ad.php?t=24398

[flyingfrizzle]

Adding "plate" and bracing is a good temporary fix but just that temporary.