Adding Bracket to New Transom

Bryan A. · #1 01-19-2007, 01:20 PM

Interesting.

I can't tell from the pictures but does the platform created by the "pods" line up with the existing waterline?
Are you going to fill in the notch?
Looks like it will work from here. Interesting bracket.

wavelength · #2 01-19-2007, 05:09 PM

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Are you going to fill in the notch?

My question also

billfisher · #3 01-19-2007, 05:34 PM

Oh yeah, the notch??? I haven't decided on what I'm going to do there yet. I have thought about going up half way to create a seat/cooler combo type of thing, but I like the easy access to the platform as I plan on using her in and around the barrier islands of the Eastern Shore of Virginia. We can get on and off easier than climbing over a full transom. Just not sure how thats going to pan out yet? Thanks for all the quick response's. I think I will have some custom stainless steel threaded rods made up next door and take the advice of the powers that be here, and lock that whole mess down by extending the bolts all the way thru the transom. I was leaning that way, but wanted to limit my holes in that new transome. The votes are already in, THRU BOLT IT!!!

Old'sCool · #4 01-19-2007, 06:17 PM

You might also consider a real sea-cock thru hull valve. Nice work!!

Bryan A. · #5 01-19-2007, 08:16 PM

Are you thinking of running the bolts from the motor all the way through the bracket then into the transom with one continous rod? If so you may want to make up a sleeve for the inside part so it does not "squish" the whole bracket. Or maybe just nuts and washers on the inside between the transom and bracket and the motor and the bracket. Just a thought.
Nice work so far. Can't wait to see it in the water.