Question:
I have a 18' fiberglass boat in great shape other than the plywood in
the lower portion of the transom is rotted and the floor needs to be
replaced. The boat has a splash well built into the transom. My
first thought was to grind out the rotted wood from the interior side
and fill with epoxy and fiberglass; then place 1x3 white oak strips
horizonally across the repaired area in a couple of places,
fiberglassed in with epoxy and through bolted with 3/8 ss bolts.
Anyone out there with experience or suggestions as to how to tackle
this repair?
Answer:
While in Miami for business, This Old Boat did a transom repair were
they had a stainless steel cover made (outside only). With 3-M 5200
sealant and bolts through the top, they made a repair. How bad the
transom was, I don't remember but the boat had seen better days.
