bac0701 said:
any of you guys repair the transom cap on a 265? Wondering whats needed and if its doable myself. Id like to glass it over. I bought it in august and knew i had to do it when I bought it. Today I was removing the silicon that he was using for the time being and saw some good corrosion. Transom is solid when I bounce on them. Id just like to get it done prior to the spring run.
Your talking about the aluminum trim that wraps over the edge?
I replaced my 1" with 2" aluminum angle through bolting it and using double stainless fender washers in the motor well to back it up.
Not sure if this helps but here are some shots.
The new angle is much thicker and actually added some additional rigidity to the top of the transom.
The top of the transom was cleaned up with a grinder, new epoxy laid down, sanded smooth and a wide strip of white traction tape was applied with the angle piece over it. 3M 5200 was used liberally as well.
Keep in mind that those little screw holes securing the top of that trim is responsible for 90% of all wet transoms in Gradys.
That's where rain water gets in.
3M 5200 is your friend, can't use too much of it! :wink:
Mike